Purcell Authority

Purcell is a middle-income small town of 6,803.

Purcell, Oklahoma

In Cleveland County, Oklahoma, Purcell anchors a community of 6,803. Median household income is $63,457.

Definition and scope

Purcell sits within Cleveland County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Oklahoma City, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Purcell has approximately 6,803 residents. The median age is 35.0 years. Roughly 57% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $171,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 67.6%
• Black or African American: 1.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.4%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Purcell is $63,457. Poverty rate stands at 14.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 17.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Purcell:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 5

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Purcell Municipal - Steven E. Shephard field. Federal court business routes through McClain County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Purcell sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.