Living in McCurtain, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McCurtain · Census data 2020–2024

McCurtain has 410 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median home value is $46,000, the median rent is $600/month.

McCurtain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

McCurtain at a glance

Population
410
Median age
43.2State: 37
Median home value
$46,000State: $199,800
Median rent
$600/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
85.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
Average commute
27 min

Is McCurtain a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.

Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 39.4%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in McCurtain

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In McCurtain the median home value is $46,000, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $600 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

McCurtain$46,000
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

McCurtain$600
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Housing in McCurtain: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
227
Owner-occupied
85.5%
Renter-occupied
14.5%
Vacant
11.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1963
Average household size
2.05

McCurtain demographics

Population
410
Median age
43.2
Under 18
23.2%
65 and older
30%
Households
200
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White55.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Black0%
Asian2.7%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McCurtain ›

Education in McCurtain

8.5% of adults 25 and older in McCurtain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

McCurtain8.5%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in McCurtain

Unemployment rate
9.3%State: 5%
Average commute
27 minState: 22 min
Work from home
7.9%
Drive alone
65.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
19.8%
Homes with broadband
60.5%

McCurtain vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
McCurtain410—$46,000$600
Keota390$39,375$50,800$600
Lequire129$89,688$109,400—
Bokoshe388$33,646$80,800$592
Stigler2,729$42,976$163,900$783
Fanshawe357$47,500$144,600$750
Red Oak539$35,463$71,300$713
Kinta295$42,500$107,000$575
Panama1,415$47,136$124,800$776

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Living in McCurtain: FAQ

What is the average home price in McCurtain?

The median home value in McCurtain is $46,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in McCurtain?

The median gross rent in McCurtain is $600 per month, about 18.3% of household income.

Is McCurtain, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 39.4%.

What is the median age in McCurtain?

The median age in McCurtain is 43.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in McCurtain?

The average commute to work in McCurtain is 27 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in McCurtain?

The unemployment rate in McCurtain is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is McCurtain?

8.5% of adults in McCurtain have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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