City safety & data profile

MuskogeeOK

Muskogee, OK is a 38K-resident city in Muskogee County with a median household income of $50,213.

Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Muskogee, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Muskogee has a population larger than 72% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $146,100, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

38K
Population
Top 28%
By size
$50,213
Median income
$146,100
Median home
24.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Muskogee

Muskogee posts a median household income higher than 9% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Muskogee area.

Top 91%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Muskogee

Where Muskogee income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,213 Bottom 9% higher than 9% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Muskogee, OK beyond the headline numbers

Muskogee sits inside Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at roughly 35.75°N, -95.37°W. Population 38,456, $50,213 median household income. Median home value $146,100, median rent $858. Poverty rate 24.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Muskogee's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.1%, then obesity at 42.8%. 2 hospitals in/around Muskogee, 4/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Muskogee from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
38,456
Muskogee
Median Income
$50,213
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$146,100
-36% vs avg
Median Age
35.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Muskogee County) - Muskogee's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
66K-6%
Median Income
$53,619+39%
Median Home Value
$153,200+66%
Poverty Rate
19.1%-17%
Unemployment
5.6%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Muskogee, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$858/mo
Poverty Rate
24.1% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%
Work From Home 7.6%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 51.1%
African American 14.9%
Asian 1%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.1%
Obesity
42.8%
Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
Physical Inactivity
38.5%
Current Smoking
21.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.3%
Diabetes
16.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Current Asthma
12.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 48.8%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
12.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.4%
Stroke
5.3%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
MUSKOGEE VA MEDICAL CENTER
MUSKOGEE · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL MUSKOGEE
MUSKOGEE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Muskogee, OK?
Muskogee, OK has a population of 38,456 people, located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Muskogee?
The median household income in Muskogee, OK is $50,213 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.1%.
What is the median home value in Muskogee?
The median home value in Muskogee, OK is $146,100. Median rent is $858/month.
What are the top health concerns in Muskogee?
The top health indicators in Muskogee include High Blood Pressure (45.1%), Obesity (42.8%), Short Sleep Duration (41.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Muskogee?
Muskogee has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Muskogee?
The median age in Muskogee, OK is 35.9 years. 18.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Muskogee, OK is located in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. With a population of 38K and a $50,213 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Muskogee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Muskogee's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Muskogee area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Muskogee against Oklahoma peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oklahoma

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Muskogee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.