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Le Flore County

OK · Pop. 48,728 · Suburban County

53/100Homestead Score

Le Flore County sits in Oklahoma across 1,589 square miles, home to 48,728 people at 30.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, soybeans, haylage. The median home price is $122,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.65%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F and average winter lows of 28.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 49.9 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is 11.2 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 82.1% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, tornado risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.65%
Growing Season: 216 days
Broadband: 82.1%
Density: 30.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 216-day growing season in USDA zone 7b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $122,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, with an emergency room, is just 11.2 miles away — strong local healthcare access.
  • A low unemployment rate of 4% reflects a stable local job base.

Cons

  • Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
  • Tornado risk is very high, so a storm shelter and wind-resistant structures are practical necessities.
  • Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • A poverty rate of 20% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

Le Flore County, OK is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.

Homestead score
53/100
Median home price
$122k
Property tax
0.65%
Growing season
216 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
49.9"
Broadband
82.1%
Nearest hospital
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, 11.2 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.65%
Median Household Income$50,027
Poverty Rate20%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$122K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season216 days
Annual Rainfall49.9 inches
Avg Summer High90.8°F
Avg Winter Low28.1°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire10/10
Tornado9/10
Flood9/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalEastern Oklahoma Medical Center (11.2 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82.1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Le Flore County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Le Flore County?
Le Flore County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.8°F, and average winter lows of 28.1°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $122,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 82.1% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center is 11.2 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.