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South Le Flore, Oklahoma

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Population in July 2007: 640.
Males: 320  (50.1%)
Females: 320  (49.9%)
Median resident age:

41.1 years
Oklahoma median age:

35.5 years

Zip code: 74957

Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,582 (it was $23,750 in 2000)
South Le Flore:

$39,582
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,275 (it was $11,401 in 2000)

South Le Flore CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $91,121 (it was $37,500 in 2000)
South Le Flore:

$91,121
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $187,295; detached houses: $200,172; townhouses or other attached units: $325,325; mobile homes: $97,221; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $135,422
March 2022 cost of living index in South Le Flore: 80.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in South Le Flore, OK (2000)
    • 46374.6%White alone
    • 11418.4%American Indian alone
    • 335.3%Two or more races
    • 61.0%Black alone
    • 50.8%Hispanic

Races in South Le Flore detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 284.1 square miles.

Population density: 2.3 people per square mile   (very low).

South Le Flore, Oklahoma map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
South Le Flore CCD:

0.6% ($213)
Oklahoma:

0.8% ($523)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Smith, AR (57.2 miles , pop. 80,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (129.9 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (173.2 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Smithville, OK (2.7 miles),
Whitesboro, OK (3.9 miles ),
North McCurtain, OK (4.0 miles ),
Cove, AR (4.1 miles ),
Hatfield, AR (4.1 miles ),
Vandervoort, AR (4.6 miles),
Heavener, OK (4.7 miles ),
Mena, AR (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.57 N, Longitude: 94.66 W

Distribution of median household income in South Le Flore, OK in 2022
South Le Flore satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Most common industries in South Le Flore, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (22.2%)
  • Educational services (14.4%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.7%)
  • Apparel (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (34.4%)
  • Construction (9.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.9%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.3%)
  • Apparel (4.6%)
  • Truck transportation (4.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (24.1%)
  • Health care (17.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Social assistance (5.4%)
  • Private households (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (3.6%)
Most common occupations in South Le Flore, OK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (19.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (14.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.4%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.5%)
  • Occupational and physical therapist assistants and aides (3.6%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.6%)

Average climate in South Le Flore, Oklahoma

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

South Le Flore, Oklahoma average temperatures South Le Flore, Oklahoma average precipitation South Le Flore, Oklahoma humidity South Le Flore, Oklahoma wind speed South Le Flore, Oklahoma snowfall South Le Flore, Oklahoma sunshine South Le Flore, Oklahoma clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 65.1. This is about average.

City:

65.1
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 29.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

South Le Flore-area historical tornado activity is below Oklahoma state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/2/1982, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.8 miles away from the South Le Flore place center injured 29 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.9 miles away from the place center killed 16 people and injured 58 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

South Le Flore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 588% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 136.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 181.1 miles away from South Le Flore center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 155.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 137.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 137.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 139.3 miles away from South Le Flore center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Le Flore County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 15, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 10, Winter Storms: 8, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to South Le Flore:

  • Carl Albert State College (about 33 miles; Poteau, OK; Full-time enrollment: 2,041)
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith (about 59 miles; Fort Smith, AR; FT enrollment: 6,103)
  • Paris Junior College (about 81 miles; Paris, TX; FT enrollment: 3,875)
  • Texarkana College (about 85 miles; Texarkana, TX; FT enrollment: 2,629)
  • National Park Community College (about 88 miles; Hot Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,237)
  • Northeastern State University (about 96 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • Henderson State University (about 97 miles; Arkadelphia, AR; FT enrollment: 3,528)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in South Le Flore: Vertao Electronic Site (A), Kerr Natural Center (B), Kiamichi Mountain AT&T Electronic Site (C), Christs Forty Acres Camp (D), Octavia - Smithville Rural Fire Association Station 1 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in South Le Flore include: Spring Hill Church (A), New Home Church (B), Page Church (C), Zafra Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: McClure Cemetery (1), Octavia Cemetery (2), Spring Hill Cemetery (3), Big Cedar Cemetery (4), Ludlow Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Honobia Creek (A), Cow Creek (B), Horse Bone Creek (C), Cedar Creek (D), Little Eagle Creek (E), Dark Hollow Branch (F), Brushy Creek (G), Rock Creek (H), Pigeon Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in South Le Flore include: Robert S Kerr Arboretum (1), Beech Creek National Scenic Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Le Flore County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

65.8%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

19.8%
Whole state:

14.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in South Le Flore:

Marital status in South Le Flore, OK
  • Never married: 17.8%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 8.3%

For population 25 years and over in South Le Flore:

  • High school or higher: 76.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
Oklahoma average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for South Le Flore, OK (based on Le Flore County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,481138
Mainline Protestant1,89115
Other8424
Catholic3033
Black Protestant1861
None21,681-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
Le Flore County:

1.62 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Le Flore County:

1.21 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 35
Le Flore County:

7.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.8%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Oklahoma:

29.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in South Le Flore:

  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KWXI (670 AM; daytime; 5 kW; GLENWOOD, AR; Owner: PGR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KENA (1450 AM; 1 kW; MENA, AR; Owner: OUACHITA BROADCASTING, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in South Le Flore:

  • KOMS (107.3 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KZBB (97.9 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMAG (99.1 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTCS-FM (99.9 FM; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: BIG CHIEF BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • K204EW (88.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K219CN (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KARG (91.7 FM; POTEAU, OK; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KKBI (106.1 FM; BROKEN BOW, OK; Owner: J.D.C. RADIO, INC.)
  • KQOR (105.3 FM; MENA, AR; Owner: OUACHITA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRWA-FM (103.1 FM; WALDRON, AR; Owner: PHARIS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPRV-FM (92.5 FM; HEAVENER, OK; Owner: LEROY BILLY)
  • KTTG (96.3 FM; MENA, AR; Owner: PEARSON BROADCASTING OF MENA, INC.)
  • KENA-FM (102.1 FM; MENA, AR; Owner: OUACHITA BROADCASTING, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in South Le Flore, OK
  • 58.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.5%Wood
  • 15.5%Electricity
  • 5.0%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in South Le Flore, OK
  • 60.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.7%Wood
  • 13.3%Electricity


South Le Flore compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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