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Idabel, OK
City in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
Population
6,987
Land area
16.6sq mi
People per sq mi
420
ZIP codes
0
Idabel and its ZIP codes
Idabel at a glance
- Idabel is about 7.1 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $43,295 a year, 33% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 (33% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $702 a month.
Local data for Idabel, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Idabel, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,295
Poverty rate
25.1%
Median home value
$134,800
Median rent
$702/mo
Homeownership
54.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
33.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (945), Irish Americans (485), German Americans (260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McCurtain County. PPP loans are for Idabel.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,608
12,445 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$247M
FY 2026, $8,016 per person
How people get to work
Idabel, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Idabel, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
898
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
37
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 29°F
54.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Idabel, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Idabel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarvinTown | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Broken BowCity | 9.6 mi | 6.1 |
| GoldenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| HaworthTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| MillertonTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| Wright CityTown | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ValliantTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| EagletownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| HochatownTown | 18 mi | 10.9 |
| Annona, TXTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| SwinkCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Clarksville, TXCity | 24 mi | 3 |
| Avery, TXTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort TowsonTown | 26 mi | 5.6 |
| Horatio, ARCity | 27 mi | 1.8 |
| Winthrop, ARCity | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Idabel, OK in?
- Idabel is in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Idabel, OK?
- About 6,987 people live in Idabel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Idabel?
- Nearby places include Garvin (7.3 mi), Broken Bow (9.6 mi), Golden (10 mi), Haworth (11 mi), Millerton (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023