How affordable is land and property here?

The median home price is $146,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.

Is broadband internet available?

Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.

Pittsburg County

OK · Pop. 43,629 · Suburban County

62/100Homestead Score

Pittsburg County sits in Oklahoma across 1,306 square miles, home to 43,629 people at 33.4 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, haylage. The median home price is $146,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.52%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F and average winter lows of 31.7°F. Annual rainfall averages 42 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Mcalester Regional Health Center is 0.8 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 80.7% 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: 0.52%

Growing Season: 216 days

Broadband: 80.7%

Density: 33.4/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 0.52% holds annual carrying costs down.
A median home price of $146,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
Mcalester Regional Health Center, with an emergency room, is just 0.8 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 18.2% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.

At a glance

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

Homestead score: 62/100
Median home price: $146k
Property tax: 0.52%
Growing season: 216 days (zone 7b)
Annual rainfall: 42"
Broadband: 80.7%
Nearest hospital: Mcalester Regional Health Center, 0.8 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.52%

Median Household Income$54,787

Poverty Rate18.2%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$146K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7b

Growing Season216 days

Annual Rainfall42 inches

Avg Summer High91.1°F

Avg Winter Low31.7°F

Top CropsHay, Haylage

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought10/10

Wildfire10/10

Tornado9/10

Flood7/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalMcalester Regional Health Center (0.8 mi)

Emergency RoomYes

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80.7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyModerate

Homesteading in Pittsburg County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Pittsburg County?: Pittsburg County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 216-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.1°F, and average winter lows of 31.7°F. The established crops are hay, haylage.
How affordable is land and property here?: The median home price is $146,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.52%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
Is broadband internet available?: Broadband reaches 80.7% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?: Mcalester Regional Health Center is 0.8 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 4 hospitals in the county.

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Data sources

Verified June 2026

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.