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McCurtain County

OK · Pop. 30,825 · Rural County

64/100Homestead Score

McCurtain County, Oklahoma covers 1,851 square miles with a population of 30,825 and a density of 16.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage, soybeans. The median home price is $126,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.4%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F and average winter lows of 30.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 53.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mccurtain Memorial Hospital is 16.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 90.4% 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: 0.4%
Growing Season: 210 days
Broadband: 90.4%
Density: 16.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 210-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.4% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $126,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • At 16.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.

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 21.1% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

McCurtain County, OK is a solid homesteading option with some tradeoffs.

Homestead score
64/100
Median home price
$126k
Property tax
0.4%
Growing season
210 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
53.6"
Broadband
90.4%
Nearest hospital
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital, 16.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.4%
Median Household Income$50,175
Poverty Rate21.1%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$126K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season210 days
Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
Avg Summer High91.4°F
Avg Winter Low30.3°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Soybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10
Wildfire8/10
Tornado8/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMccurtain Memorial Hospital (16.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%
Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in McCurtain County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in McCurtain County?
McCurtain County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 210-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.4°F, and average winter lows of 30.3°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, soybeans.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $126,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.4%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 90.4% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Mccurtain Memorial Hospital is 16.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.

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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.