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Purcell, OK
City in McClain County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 73080.
Population
6,803
Land area
15.2sq mi
People per sq mi
448
ZIP codes
1
Purcell and its ZIP codes
Purcell at a glance
- Purcell is about 7.6 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 63rd most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $63,457, close to the Oklahoma median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,600 (14% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $868 a month.
Local data for Purcell, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Purcell, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,457
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$171,600
Median rent
$868/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
19.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,063), Irish Americans (709), German Americans (458).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McClain County. PPP loans are for Purcell.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,179
12,590 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $8,266 per person
How people get to work
Purcell, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Purcell, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
808
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Purcell, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Purcell
1 in or overlapping Purcell. Population shown
Cities near Purcell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WashingtonTown | 2.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GoldsbyTown | 5.5 mi | 26.2 |
| LexingtonCity | 7.1 mi | 2.4 |
| ColeTown | 7.3 mi | 15 |
| NobleCity | 7.4 mi | 12.8 |
| DibbleTown | 9.7 mi | 7.5 |
| SlaughtervilleTown | 10 mi | 38.6 |
| WayneTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| NormanCity | 13 mi | 178.7 |
| BlanchardCity | 14 mi | 30.4 |
| NewcastleCity | 15 mi | 60.1 |
| MiddlebergCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| EtowahTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| MaysvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| RosedaleTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| LindsayCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Purcell, OK in?
- Purcell is in McClain County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Purcell, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Purcell include 73080.
- What is the population of Purcell, OK?
- About 6,803 people live in Purcell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Purcell?
- Nearby places include Washington (2.2 mi), Goldsby (5.5 mi), Lexington (7.1 mi), Cole (7.3 mi), Noble (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023