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Poteau, OK
City in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74953.
Population
8,959
Land area
26.6sq mi
People per sq mi
337
ZIP codes
1
Poteau and its ZIP codes
Poteau at a glance
- Poteau is about 5.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 49th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $50,511, 22% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (21% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $853 a month.
Local data for Poteau, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks6
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants43
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places3
Housing and community stats
Poteau, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,511
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$853/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,332), Irish Americans (1,037), German Americans (852).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Le Flore County. PPP loans are for Poteau.
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
Poteau, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poteau, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Poteau, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Poteau
1 in or overlapping Poteau. Population shown
Cities near Poteau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroeCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.4 |
| HoweTown | 5.5 mi | 1.5 |
| WisterTown | 7.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Shady PointTown | 8.2 mi | 2.6 |
| CameronTown | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| HeavenerCity | 9.3 mi | 4.9 |
| PanamaTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| Hartford, ARCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| HodgenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Rock IslandTown | 13 mi | 12.2 |
| Midland, ARTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SpiroTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| BokosheTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Hackett, ARCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| FanshaweTown | 16 mi | 23 |
| Bonanza, ARCity | 18 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poteau, OK in?
- Poteau is in Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Poteau, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Poteau include 74953.
- What is the population of Poteau, OK?
- About 8,959 people live in Poteau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poteau?
- Nearby places include Monroe (5.3 mi), Howe (5.5 mi), Wister (7.9 mi), Shady Point (8.2 mi), Cameron (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023