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McAlester, Oklahoma · ZIP 74501

McAlester — ZIP 74501

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McAlester (74501) scores 51/100 — Fair for Oklahoma. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $156K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100
Avg math proficiency35%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$156K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$156K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

744

Violent Crime

120

Property Crime

624

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pittsburg County, Oklahoma (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR05–06437
51%
37%
FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOLPK–08388
49%
47%
WILL ROGERS ESKG–02535
42%
37%
HAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOLPK–08102
32%
22%
MCALESTER HS09–12982
17%
37%
TANNEHILL PUBLIC SCHOOLPK–08128
17%
22%
Randy Hughes Middle School07–08447Not reportedNot reported
Puterbaugh Upper Elementary03–04378Not reportedNot reported
Karla Brock Early Childhood AcademyPK–PK229Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,687

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

68%

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 74501 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 74501 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 74501 is approximately $156K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 74501 in McAlester has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.