City safety & data profile

OkmulgeeOK

Okmulgee, OK is a 12K-resident city in Okmulgee County with a median household income of $41,848.

Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Okmulgee, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Okmulgee has a population larger than 14% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $98,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

12K
Population
Top 86%
By size
$41,848
Median income
$98,400
Median home
20.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Okmulgee

Okmulgee posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Okmulgee area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Okmulgee

Where Okmulgee income ranks nationally

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

$41,848 Bottom 2% higher than 2% 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 Okmulgee, OK beyond the headline numbers

Okmulgee sits inside Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, at roughly 35.62°N, -95.96°W. Population 12,244, $41,848 median household income. Median home value $98,400, median rent $837. Poverty rate 20.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Okmulgee's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 47.1%, then high blood pressure at 46%. 1 hospital in/around Okmulgee, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
12,244
Okmulgee
Median Income
$41,848
-38% vs avg
Median Home Value
$98,400
-57% vs avg
Median Age
37.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Okmulgee County) - Okmulgee'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
37K-7%
Median Income
$54,029+38%
Median Home Value
$121,200+57%
Poverty Rate
18%-8%
Unemployment
7.2%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Okmulgee, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$837/mo
Poverty Rate
20.6% +45% vs avg
Unemployment 8.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%
Work From Home 4.1%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 53.8%
African American 14.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
47.1%
High Blood Pressure
46%
Physical Inactivity
40.6%
Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
Current Smoking
21.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.7%
Diabetes
17.3%
Current Asthma
13.3%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
12%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.2%
Stroke
5.2%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Okmulgee, OK? ▼
Okmulgee, OK has a population of 12,244 people, located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Okmulgee? ▼
The median household income in Okmulgee, OK is $41,848 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 20.6%.
What is the median home value in Okmulgee? ▼
The median home value in Okmulgee, OK is $98,400. Median rent is $837/month.
What are the top health concerns in Okmulgee? ▼
The top health indicators in Okmulgee include Obesity (47.1%), High Blood Pressure (46%), Physical Inactivity (40.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Okmulgee? ▼
Okmulgee has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Okmulgee? ▼
The median age in Okmulgee, OK is 37.4 years. 14.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Okmulgee, OK is located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma. With a population of 12K and a $41,848 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Okmulgee area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Okmulgee'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 Okmulgee 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.
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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 (Okmulgee County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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