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Heavener, OK
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,012
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
613
ZIP codes
0
Heavener and its ZIP codes
Heavener at a glance
- Heavener is about 10 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 113th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $34,408, 47% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,200 (70% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $688 a month.
Local data for Heavener, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heavener, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,408
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$59,200
Median rent
$688/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,034), Irish Americans (332), German Americans (231).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Heavener.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,674
11,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,176
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$388M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
How people get to work
Heavener, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled12.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heavener, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,026
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
67
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 27°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heavener, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
20.9%
U.S. 12.8% +8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
Cities near Heavener
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HodgenCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| HoweTown | 4.6 mi | 1.5 |
| WisterTown | 8.4 mi | 1.9 |
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.4 |
| PoteauCity | 9.3 mi | 26.6 |
| Hartford, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Shady PointTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| FanshaweTown | 17 mi | 23 |
| CameronTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| PanamaTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Midland, ARTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitesboroCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| Le FloreTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Rock IslandTown | 21 mi | 12.2 |
| BokosheTown | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| Huntington, ARCity | 24 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heavener, OK in?
- Heavener is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Heavener, OK?
- About 3,012 people live in Heavener, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heavener?
- Nearby places include Hodgen (3.6 mi), Howe (4.6 mi), Wister (8.4 mi), Monroe (9 mi), Poteau (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023