Muskogee, Oklahoma
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 57% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 50% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 8% for commute time
- top 13% for cost of living
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Muskogee is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 37,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitemuskogeeonline.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in2.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US places
Home Value$118k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$799better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.77%better than 67% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.70%better than 51% of US places
Unemployment6.5%better than 28% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.1 in54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 73% of US places
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 73% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 15% of US places
Comfortable Days74 daysbetter than 29% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.4better than 44% of US places
Air Quality40 AQIbetter than 77% of US places
School Quality42.2better than 19% of US places
Violent Crime3516/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3405/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Community
Population36,93396th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.026th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9646th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3561st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.6%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.1%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.4%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)26.1%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability8.5/20better than 78% of US places
Airport Distance43 mibetter than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.0%better than 18% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.47better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Muskogee an affordable place to live?
- Muskogee is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Muskogee?
- The median home value in Muskogee is $118k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Muskogee?
- Median household income in Muskogee is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Muskogee?
- Median gross rent in Muskogee is $799 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Muskogee safe?
- Muskogee is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3516/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3405/100k.
- What is the weather like in Muskogee?
- Muskogee averages 82°F in July and 39°F in January, with 43.1 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Muskogee?
- Public-school quality in Muskogee is below average, scoring better than 19% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Muskogee?
- The average one-way commute in Muskogee is 18 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)