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Pushmataha County

OK · Pop. 10,787 · Rural County

63/100Homestead Score

Pushmataha County sits in Oklahoma across 1,396 square miles, home to 10,787 people at 7.7 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on hay, haylage, melons. A median home price of $117,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.41% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F and average winter lows of 29.9°F. Annual rainfall averages 46.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pushmataha County Town of Antlers Hospital Authority is 15.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 66.4% of homes. On the hazard side, tornado risk is high, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.

Property Tax: 0.41%
Growing Season: 208 days
Broadband: 66.4%
Density: 7.7/sq mi

Pros

  • A long 208-day growing season in USDA zone 8a supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
  • A low effective property tax rate of 0.41% holds annual carrying costs down.
  • A median home price of $117,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
  • At 7.7 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.
  • Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
  • Broadband reaches only 66.4% of homes, a real gap for remote work or online sales.
  • A poverty rate of 23.7% reflects a constrained local economy with limited off-farm income options.
  • The agricultural economy is rated weak, so local farm markets, suppliers, and services are limited.

At a glance

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

Homestead score
63/100
Median home price
$117k
Property tax
0.41%
Growing season
208 days (zone 8a)
Annual rainfall
46.6"
Broadband
66.4%
Nearest hospital
Pushmataha County Town of Antlers Hospital Authority, 15.6 mi

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.41%
Median Household Income$44,634
Poverty Rate23.7%

Land & Building

Median Home Price$117K

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8a
Growing Season208 days
Annual Rainfall46.6 inches
Avg Summer High91.3°F
Avg Winter Low29.9°F
Top CropsHay, Haylage, Melons

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10
Wildfire9/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Healthcare

Nearest HospitalPushmataha County Town of Antlers Hospital Authority (15.6 mi)
Emergency RoomYes
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66.4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyWeak

Homesteading in Pushmataha County: FAQ

What is the growing season like in Pushmataha County?
Pushmataha County is in USDA hardiness zone 8a with a 208-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.3°F, and average winter lows of 29.9°F. The established crops are hay, haylage, melons.
How affordable is land and property here?
The median home price is $117,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.41%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
Is broadband internet available?
Broadband reaches 66.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
How close is healthcare?
Pushmataha County Town of Antlers Hospital Authority is 15.6 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.