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Muskogee County

OK · Pop. 66,471 · Suburban County

56/100Homestead Score

Muskogee County, Oklahoma covers 811 square miles with a population of 66,471 and a density of 82 people per square mile. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, soybeans, wheat. The median home price is $139,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.5°F and average winter lows of 29.3°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.8 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee is 9.4 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.2% 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: 0.7%
Growing Season: 216 days
Broadband: 96.2%
Density: 82/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 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $139,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
  • Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, with an emergency room, is just 9.4 miles away — strong local healthcare access.

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 20.3% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
56/100
Median home price
$139k
Property tax
0.7%
Growing season
216 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall
46.8"
Broadband
96.2%
Nearest hospital
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee, 9.4 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.7%
Median Household Income$51,999
Poverty Rate20.3%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$139K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b
Growing Season216 days
Annual Rainfall46.8 inches
Avg Summer High90.5°F
Avg Winter Low29.3°F
Top CropsHay, Soybeans, Wheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought9/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado10/10
Flood8/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalSaint Francis Hospital Muskogee (9.4 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage96.2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Ag EconomyStrong

Homesteading in Muskogee County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Muskogee County?
Muskogee County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 90.5°F, and average winter lows of 29.3°F. The established crops are hay, soybeans, wheat.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $139,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 96.2% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
How close is healthcare?
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee is 9.4 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 6 hospitals 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.