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Poteau, OK

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Population
9,171
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
488 ft
Median Home Value
$157,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$853/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,511
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Poteau in context.

OverallBest places in OklahomaPopulation rankingHighest population places in OklahomaNearest larger communityFort Smith, Arkansas24 miles away · 90,855 residents.

About Poteau

Poteau is a city and the county seat of LeFlore County, Oklahoma, situated near the Poteau River and Cavanal Mountain. Founded in 1885 and serving as home to Carl Albert State College, the community of approximately 8,959 is served by the Poteau Public School System for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.9ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+97.6rating

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