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Bug Tussle, OK
Census-designated place in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Population
265
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
91
ZIP codes
0
Bug Tussle and its ZIP codes
Bug Tussle at a glance
- Bug Tussle is 54% denser than Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Bug Tussle, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsburg County. PPP loans are for Bug Tussle.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.4 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
Bug Tussle, 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 Bug Tussle, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Bug Tussle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrowderTown | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| KrebsCity | 7.5 mi | 4.8 |
| McAlesterCity | 9 mi | 17.8 |
| AldersonTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BacheCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| CanadianTown | 9.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Canadian ShoresCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| IndianolaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| AdamsonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| HaileyvilleCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Carlton LandingTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| HartshorneCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| ScipioCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| GowenCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| SavannaTown | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| HannaTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bug Tussle, OK in?
- Bug Tussle is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Bug Tussle, OK?
- About 265 people live in Bug Tussle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bug Tussle?
- Nearby places include Crowder (6.1 mi), Krebs (7.5 mi), McAlester (9 mi), Alderson (9.1 mi), Bache (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023