The Town FilesMuskogee, Oklahoma
City in Muskogee County · population 36,878 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,100
- Household income
- $50,213
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.9
Muskogee is a city of 36,878 people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $146,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 95% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 93% of Oklahoma towns.
How Muskogee ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Muskogee is worth $146,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $50,213, which is more affordable than 24% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $858 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Muskogee | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $858 | $830 |
| Median household income | $50,213 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Muskogee
| People | Muskogee | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Muskogee
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muskogee since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1971 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 30, 2013.
Severe weather in Muskogee County since 1996
Muskogee County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Muskogee County
Muskogee County had 26,755 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,923 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Muskogee itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Muskogee
16 public schools with 6,934 students, about 19.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSKOGEE HS | 9-12 | 1,026 | 16.8 |
| HILLDALE LOWER ES | PK-5 | 991 | 17.7 |
| 8th and 9th Grade Academy | 8-9 | 689 | 20.9 |
| HILLDALE HS | 9-12 | 580 | 23.2 |
| 6TH AND 7TH GRADE ACADEMY | 6-7 | 544 | 18.1 |
| HILLDALE MS | 6-8 | 444 | 17.8 |
| SADLER ARTS ACADEMY | K-8 | 423 | 20.1 |
| TONY GOETZ ES | K-5 | 413 | 19.7 |
| CREEK ES | K-5 | 397 | 22.1 |
| IRVING ES | K-5 | 395 | 20.8 |
| CHEROKEE ES | K-5 | 360 | 24.0 |
| PERSHING ES | PK-5 | 304 | 17.9 |
Towns near Muskogee
- Fort Gibson, OK6.0 mi · 3,814 people · home $181,100
- Wagoner, OK15.4 mi · 7,621 people · home $148,900
- Checotah, OK20.3 mi · 3,018 people · home $124,900
- Park Hill, OK22.4 mi · 3,193 people · home $174,400
- Coweta, OK23.2 mi · 9,654 people · home $205,700
- Tahlequah, OK24.1 mi · 16,209 people · home $185,400
Muskogee questions
Is Muskogee, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Muskogee scores better for retirees than 12% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 6%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Muskogee?
The median owner-occupied home in Muskogee is valued at $146,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,213, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $858 a month.
What is the weather like in Muskogee?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Muskogee get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Muskogee since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1971. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)