Cost of Living in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Pushmataha County ranks #139 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 4%)
Sourced county brief
Pushmataha County median gross rent estimated at $667
The median gross rent in Pushmataha County was $667 per month, according to the 2020-2024 ACS 5-year estimates. This is $172 below the Oklahoma unweighted county mean of $839. The official rent-to-income percentage (GRAPI) for the county was 27.7%, which differs by 1.1 percentage points from the state unweighted county mean of 26.6%. Renter-household median income was recorded at $24,538. For homeowners, the median home value is $132,300, compared to the state unweighted mean of $152,013. Median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units were $548, while the state unweighted county mean was $755. These figures are data snapshots and do not serve as a recommendation for moving or financial planning. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Pushmataha County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 27.7% of renter household income in Pushmataha County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $667 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $548. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $26,680 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Oklahoma unweighted mean of county median rents is $839 per month. Pushmataha County's $667 median is 20.5% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
16.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,119
per month
Owner Cost Burden
13.7%
of gross income
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Median home value is $132,300. Estimated monthly cost: $1,056 vs. your max of $1,119.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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