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McAlester, OK

Founded 1872Pittsburg CountyElev. 224 m
Population
18,098
Median home
$137,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
6

Overview

About McAlester

With about 18,098 residents, McAlester is one of Oklahoma's notable places. McAlester was founded in 1872 and sits in Pittsburg County. The median age is 35.9 and the median household income is $48,044. Homes carry a median value of $137,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (64.2%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,098
Median age
35.9
Median household income
$48,044
Per-capita income
$27,243
Poverty rate
22.2%
High-school grad or higher
84.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Unemployment
8%
Avg. commute
15.6 min
Work from home
7.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White64.2%
Hispanic or Latino7.6%
Black4.7%
Asian0.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.8%
Service21.9%
Sales & office21.3%
Production, transportation & material moving11.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$137,500
Median gross rent
$906/mo
Owner-occupied
58.4%
Median year built
1969
Households
7,173
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

McAlester has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading35%
Math22%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

MCALESTER HSHighGrades 9–12
PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTRMiddleGrades 5–6
PUTERBAUGH MSMiddleGrades 7–8
EDMOND DOYLE ESElementaryGrades 1–4
EMERSON ESElementaryGrades 1–4
FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
HAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
TANNEHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
WILL ROGERS ESElementaryGrades 1–4
WILLIAM GAY EC CTRElementary
JEFFERSON EC CTRGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
McAlester271
Oklahoma423
United States386
↓ 52% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime23% above national
McAlester2,406
Oklahoma2,191
United States1,952
↓ 59% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, McAlester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around McAlester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Pittsburg County
Ice stormVery High
DroughtRelatively High
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

McAlester is in Pittsburg County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

McAlester was founded in 1872 and sits in Pittsburg County. Elevation ~224 m.

Map of McAlester
McAlester, OK
Where McAlester is
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Historic places

19 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Pittsburg County CourthouseMine Rescue Station BuildingMcAlester Scottish Rite TempleMcAlester DXFirst Presbyterian ChurchBusby Office BuildingMcAlester HouseBusby Theatre
Notable people from McAlester
Reba McEntireMary BlairJohn BerrymanMicha HancockCarl AlbertMichael WilsonGeorge NighLynn CartwrightBeverlee McKinseySteven T. Kuykendall
People searches in McAlester
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Nearby cities
Okmulgee (49 mi)Ada (52 mi)Muskogee (61 mi)Bixby (71 mi)Glenpool (72 mi)Coweta (72 mi)

Registered sex offenders in McAlester, OK (6)

Public sex-offender registry records for McAlester, Oklahoma.

Brian A Martinez, 40
Mcalester · Pittsburg County · 74501
Daniel Wilson, 49
Mcalester · 74501
Christopher Smith, 42
Mcalester · 74501
AKA Christopher Robert Smith
William Gray Thomas, 55
Mcalester · Pittsburg County · 74501
AKA Bill Thomas
Michael Graley Davis, 69
Mcalester · Pittsburg County · 74501
AKA Michael Graley Davis
Robert Wayne Clark, 65
Mcalester · 74501
AKA Bob Clark, Bobby Clark

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

McAlester — frequently asked

What is the population of McAlester, Oklahoma?
McAlester has a population of about 18,098, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in McAlester?
The median home value in McAlester is $137,500, and the median gross rent is $906/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is McAlester safe? What is the crime rate?
McAlester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 271 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does McAlester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pittsburg County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, hail.
How many schools are in McAlester?
McAlester has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in McAlester?
Public registry data lists 6 registered sex offenders in or near McAlester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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