McCurtain
Oklahoma

What stands out

Three things set McCurtain County apart from the other 3,142 counties: life expectancy is in the bottom 3% of American counties (69.1 years), the property tax rate is in the bottom 6% of American counties (0.42%), and the share working from home is in the bottom 6% of American counties (3%). Within Oklahoma it ranks 1st of 77 counties for life expectancy, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in McCurtain County, Oklahoma. 31,003 people live here with you. The population shrank 0.4% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +45).

Oklahoma has a graduated income tax reaching 4.5%, exempts Social Security, and has some of the lowest home prices and property taxes in the country. Most of the state is in the highest-risk tornado zone in the world, and the Oklahoma City area has also seen frequent earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal. Native American tribal nations hold significant jurisdiction across the eastern half of the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $47,046 a year, lower than 85% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $45,832. Unemployment runs 4.0%, higher than 68% of American counties. 3% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 22 minutes each way.

Oklahoma takes 4.0% of that median income in state income tax, about $1,902 a year.

Home

The median home costs $206K, cheaper than 61% of American counties, about 1.8 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $645 a month. Property tax is 0.42% of home value, roughly $464 a year on that median home, lower than 94% of American counties. 72% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.8 per 1,000 residents, higher than 91% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 15 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 69.1 years, shorter than 97% of American counties. There are 18 active physicians in the county, about 5.8 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 4.0 of 5 stars. 15.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.05 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 54% of American counties. 85% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 67 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 48% of eligible voters turned out. Under Oklahoma law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 63°F, highs near 75 and lows near 52, warmer than 78% of American counties. About 52 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 59 out of 100, riskier than 59% of American counties; the county has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 142 Mbps down, slower than 74% of American counties. There are 2 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 2 breweries.