Broken Bow Authority

Broken Bow is a lower-income small town of 4,226.

Broken Bow, Oklahoma

Broken Bow is a Oklahoma town in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, home to 4,226 residents. Households here earn a median of $39,895.

Definition and scope

Broken Bow sits within McCurtain 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 2.

Who lives here

Broken Bow has approximately 4,226 residents. The median age is 33.4 years. Roughly 55% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $179,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 55.3%
• Black or African American: 6.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Broken Bow is $39,895. Poverty rate stands at 34.4%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 17.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Broken Bow:

• Public schools: 9
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Broken Bow is Jewel B Callaham Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through McCurtain County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Texarkana, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Broken Bow sits at an elevation of 630 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

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.