Best Places to Live in Poteau, Oklahoma

Mid-sized city - Extreme western Arkansas at Oklahoma border in Arkansas River Valley. May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Poteau, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Pros

-Cost of living
-Nearby mountains
-Air quality

Cons

-Isolation
-Arts and culture
-Low educational attainment

Local Listings in Poteau

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$230,000

Home in Poteau and 4 Acres
Bed 3 | Bath 3 | 2600 SqFt

$304,900

36883 Silver Ridge Ln
Bed 4 | Bath 4 | 2840 SqFt

$44,900

2310 Central St
Bed 3 | Bath 1 | 1143 SqFt

What Bert Has To Say About Fort Smith Metro Area

Fort Smith is a small town with old-west flavor located in a flat valley along the Arkansas River. Major industries include light manufacturing and natural gas, and major employers include the nearby Fort Chaffee military installation. The economy is steady with somewhat above average job-growth prospects, and the low Cost of living and median home price are probably among the biggest attractions.

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QUICK FACTS

Real Estate: For Sale
Country: United States
State: Oklahoma
County: Le Flore County
Metro Area: Fort Smith Metro Area
Political Ideology: Somewhat conservative

Schools: See Local Schools

City: Poteau
Zip Codes: 74953
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 463 ft above sea level

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Poteau is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 3.9%). Recent job growth is Negative. Poteau jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Poteau's cost of living is 21.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Poteau's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Poteau, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

Le Flore county voted Republican in the previous five Presidential elections. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Poteau's population is 8,729 people. Since 2010, it has had a population growth of 3.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 26 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Poteau is $78,100. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.8%. Check out the homes in the area

SCHOOLS

Poteau public schools spend $7,428 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.3 students per teacher in Poteau. More Education

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Housing Market in Poteau

It's a good time to buy in Poteau. Home Appreciation is up 13.4% in the last 12 months. Browse Poteau Real Estate

The median home price in Poteau is $78,100. Browse Homes in this Range.

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Reviews for Poteau 2 Reviews

Very happy in Poteau - 7/3/2012
I just stumbled on to a couple of high brow folk that don't like our town. I moved here about a year ago and I love it. It's not a trashy town, the crime isn't bad, I... Read More

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Living in Poteau - 2/22/2011
I have been living here since Nov. 2009, when I relocated from Philadelphia and came out here to take care of my elderly Mother. As soon as I got here, I was infected... Read More

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