Muskogee Community Profile

 

Population:           City   38,310                County    68,078

 

Climate:

Annual Average Temperature      61

January Average Temperature     37

July Average Temperature           82

Annual Rainfall                            40 inches

Annual Snowfall                          7.6 inches

Average Relative Humidity         66%

 

Government:

Muskogee has a Council/City Manager type of government. 

There is a comprehensive city plan and zoning.

Sales Tax                                    8.75 %

Full time Firefighters                  100

Fire Stations                                   6

Fire Insurance Rating                     4

Law Enforcement Officers           85

 

Medical Facilities

The Muskogee regional Medical Center (MRMC) has 336 beds with over 200 physicians on staff.  There are 70 MD’s, 8 DO’s, 28 Dentists, 4 Optometrists, 3 Podiatrists, 8 Chiropractors and 4 clinics located in Muskogee. MRMC offers full service in-patient and outpatient services.  Veterans Affairs Medical Center has 50 beds, primary care providers, and outpatient services.

 

Recreational and Social Facilities                                 Lakes

Number of Parks                           32           Fort Gibson Lake

Number of Tennis Courts             13           Greenleaf Lake

Number of Swimming Facilities    6            Tenkiller Lake

Number of Theaters                        3           Eufaula Lake

Number of Public Libraries            1           Webber’s Falls Lake

 

Residential Real Estate

Cost of Living Index               86.6 %

The average cost of a single 3-bedroom 2000 s.f. home is  $80,000 and the average rent for a  3 bedroom, 2000 s.f. home is  $650/mo

 

Average Hourly Wages        

 Warehouse/Shipping              8.04 

 Custodian                               6.09  

 Customer Service II               9.54 

 Electrician                            11.61    

 Secretary                               10.22 

 Inspector                                 9.91  

 Machine Operator                 10.47 

 Computer Operator                 9.42

 

 

 

 

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