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Is Muskogee a Good Place to Live? Muskogee, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Muskogee ranks #1279 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #200 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #6 of 208) and low rents ($858/mo, #14 of 208), and trails on high violent crime (846 per 100,000, #164 of 174) and high poverty (24.1%, #186 of 208).
Muskogee by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Muskogee's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Muskogee?
Muskogee's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $858/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $144,901, 35% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Muskogee | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 83.6#7 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $144,901#35 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,002/mo#22 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $146,100#77 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $858/mo#59 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 20.5%#514 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Muskogee housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Muskogee is in the Muskogee, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Muskogee safe?
Muskogee recorded 846 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.6 times the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #1018 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #164 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Muskogee Police Department. Property crime runs 3,358 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Muskogee | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 846#1018 of 1,085 | 408 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 3,358#994 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Muskogee?
The median household in Muskogee earns $50,213, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 24% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Muskogee | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $50,213#1227 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.8%#780 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 24.1%#1221 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.3%#853 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Muskogee?
The median resident of Muskogee is 35.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1197 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Muskogee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 35.9 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 18.7%#1197 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 55% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Muskogee's schools and health?
Muskogee's 13 public schools graduate 82.2% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 19.4 students per teacher and $10,977 spent per pupil. 42.8% of adults are obese and 16.9% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Muskogee | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 82.2%#806 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 19.4#916 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $10,977#1066 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 42.8%#1238 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.9%#1259 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 20.4%#1210 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 13.3%#981 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 6,849 students are enrolled in Muskogee's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Muskogee?
The average commute in Muskogee is 19.3 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.5% of workers take transit and 7.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Muskogee scores 7.9 of 20 (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 80.3°F and winters 40°F, with 43.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Muskogee | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 19.3 min#287 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 4.5%#488 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 80.2% | 76.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7.6% | 8.9% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.9#1084 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.2 | 25.8 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 54.1 | 29.7 | 2.4 |
| Mar | 63.2 | 39.2 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 71.9 | 47.9 | 4.9 |
| May | 79.3 | 58.7 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 87.7 | 67.2 | 5 |
| Jul | 93 | 71.5 | 3.3 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 69.7 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 84.8 | 61.6 | 4.3 |
| Oct | 74 | 49.1 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 61.7 | 37.9 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 51.5 | 29.6 | 2.6 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Muskogee.
| Measure | Muskogee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 60.5°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 80.3°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 40°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 43.2 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Muskogee.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Muskogee?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Muskogee's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Muskogee County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hail, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 53% of US counties.
| Measure | Muskogee | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.16%#715 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Muskogee County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Muskogee County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Ice storm | 0.018% | 97% of counties |
| Hail | 0.016% | 91% of counties |
| Winter weather | 0.0013% | 84% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0044% | 76% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0062% | 71% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.085% | 55% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0018% | 47% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0061% | 41% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Muskogee compare with similar-size cities?
Muskogee is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #200 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 36,758.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #1279 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 | 19.3 min |
| Kaneohe, HIPop. 37,355 | #284 | 62.4 | $125,613 | $2,269/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Greenfield, WIPop. 37,345 | #268 | 62.8 | $70,459 | $1,170/mo | 105 | 22.2 min |
| Leavenworth, KSPop. 37,195 | #820 | 53.0 | $72,987 | $1,229/mo | 455 | 19.6 min |
| South Valley, NMPop. 37,120 | #1229 | 43.7 | $58,224 | $954/mo | no data | 25.6 min |
| Richmond, KYPop. 37,111 | #678 | 55.5 | $50,870 | $917/mo | 243 | 23 min |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #1285 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data | 26 min |
| Manchester, CTPop. 36,759 | #531 | 57.6 | $74,267 | $1,384/mo | county/metro | 22.8 min |
| Benton, ARPop. 36,595 | #594 | 56.8 | $72,876 | $1,072/mo | 445 | 24.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Muskogee compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Muskogee ranks #20 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 39.6 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 24% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 35% below the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Muskogee's score calculated?
Muskogee scores 39.6 out of 100, #1279 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Muskogee. Similar-size median 52.9.
37.2 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Muskogee's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
28.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Muskogee. Similar-size median 52.2.
25.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Muskogee's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
39.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Muskogee's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
90.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Muskogee. Similar-size median 46.7.
17.5 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Muskogee. Similar-size median 44.2.
35.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Muskogee. Similar-size median 47.3.
44.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Muskogee's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
46.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Muskogee's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Muskogee has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Muskogee
Is Muskogee, OK a good place to live?
Muskogee ranks #1279 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #200 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #6 of 208) and low rents ($858/mo, #14 of 208), and trails on high violent crime (846 per 100,000, #164 of 174) and high poverty (24.1%, #186 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Muskogee?
Muskogee's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $858/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $144,901, 35% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Muskogee?
Muskogee recorded 846 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.6 times the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #1018 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #164 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Muskogee Police Department. Property crime runs 3,358 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Muskogee?
The median household in Muskogee earns $50,213, 40% below the US figure of $83,163 and 24% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Muskogee?
Median rent in Muskogee is $858/mo (Census), #59 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,002/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Muskogee?
The typical home value in Muskogee is $144,901, up 3.8% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $146,100.
How are the public schools in Muskogee?
Muskogee's 13 public schools graduate 82.2% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 19.4 students per teacher and $10,977 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Muskogee?
The average commute is 19.3 minutes, #287 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 4.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Muskogee?
Muskogee averages 60.5°F over the year, 80.3°F in summer and 40°F in winter, with 43.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Muskogee walkable?
Muskogee scores 7.9 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1084 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Muskogee at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Muskogee County's biggest natural hazard losses in ice storm, hail, and winter weather, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 53% of US counties.
Who lives in Muskogee?
Muskogee has 36,758 residents. The median resident of Muskogee is 35.9 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1197 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Muskogee compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Muskogee ranks #20 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 39.6 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 24% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 35% below the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Muskogee?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Muskogee's population of 36,758 are Kaneohe, HI (#284 overall), Greenfield, WI (#268 overall), Leavenworth, KS (#820 overall), South Valley, NM (#1229 overall), and Richmond, KY (#678 overall). Muskogee is #1279.