The Town FilesLe Flore County, Oklahoma
49,053 people. The median home is worth $135,700 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $51,565.
Towns in Le Flore County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poteau | 8,807 | $157,400 | $50,511 | 36.0 |
| Pocola | 4,255 | $151,100 | $50,545 | 38.7 |
| Heavener | 2,985 | $59,200 | $34,408 | 35.3 |
People and housing
| Le Flore County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $798 | $830 |
| Median household income | $51,565 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 38.7 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
11,691 jobs in 2024, average pay $42,224 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,026 storm events in Le Flore County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Le Flore County has been included in 32 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| June 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4438: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 25, 2019 | Flood | EM-3411: Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).