Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Among the top 11% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
- top 11% for park & nature access
- top 14% for sunny days
- bottom 11% for property crime
Pittsburg County is a county in Oklahoma with about 44,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, sunny days, and cost of living. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in2.8 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 81% of US counties
Home Value$136k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$798better than 55% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 75% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.55%better than 81% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.17%better than 56% of US counties
Unemployment6.3%better than 23% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)41°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.4 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall3.4 inbetter than 67% of US counties
Sunny Days268 daysbetter than 86% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 24% of US counties
Comfortable Days79 daysbetter than 49% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.3better than 26% of US counties
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 19% of US counties
School Quality43.3better than 23% of US counties
Violent Crime1109/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Crime2197/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population43,75865th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5775th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.8%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.3%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)23.6%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 53% of US counties
Airport Distance87 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.7%better than 53% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.08better than 77% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 89% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pittsburg County an affordable place to live?
- Pittsburg County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 81% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pittsburg County?
- The median home value in Pittsburg County is $136k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pittsburg County?
- Median household income in Pittsburg County is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pittsburg County?
- Median gross rent in Pittsburg County is $798 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pittsburg County safe?
- Pittsburg County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1109/100k (better than 30%). Property crime is 2197/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pittsburg County?
- Pittsburg County averages 83°F in July and 41°F in January, with 49.4 in of annual precipitation and about 268 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pittsburg County?
- Public-school quality in Pittsburg County is below average, scoring better than 23% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pittsburg County?
- The average one-way commute in Pittsburg County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)