Broken Bow: Economy & Jobs
Households in Broken Bow earn a median $39,895 (1.3× below McCurtain County median $51,929; 1.6× below Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $179,900. The surrounding county supports 12,201 jobs (avg $45,832).
- $51,213 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $39,895 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 34.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 4.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 18.8% |
| Affordability · Interpretation | moderate |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $12,490 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $639,650 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $51,213 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $57,823 |
| Median Household Income | $39,895 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 34.4% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $39,895 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 0.8% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 1.9% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 12,201 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $559,186,793 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $45,832 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 2 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 41,868 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 20,934.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Milk |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 680 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 8,751 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 364,980 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 17 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 10 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 6 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 29 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (6)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 3640 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 17 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BROKEN BOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $231,210,580 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,503.43 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 30,814 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 1.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 33.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12