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Arpelar, OK
Census-designated place in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Population
312
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
Arpelar and its ZIP codes
Arpelar at a glance
- Arpelar is about 2.4 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsburg County. PPP loans are for Arpelar.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,982
14,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$370M
FY 2026, $8,453 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Arpelar, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
862
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arpelar, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Arpelar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HaywoodCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| StuartTown | 8.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.7 |
| SavannaTown | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| McAlesterCity | 11 mi | 17.8 |
| AshlandTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| KrebsCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| KiowaTown | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| LamarTown | 15 mi | 12 |
| AldersonTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| PittsburgTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CalvinTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Bug TussleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| BacheCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| HannaTown | 19 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arpelar, OK in?
- Arpelar is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Arpelar, OK?
- About 312 people live in Arpelar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arpelar?
- Nearby places include Haywood (2.9 mi), Stuart (8.2 mi), Scipio (8.3 mi), Savanna (9.6 mi), McAlester (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023