Beggs Authority

Beggs is a lower-income small town of 1,024 with home prices 1.9× below the Oklahoma median.

Beggs, Oklahoma

Beggs is one of the smaller incorporated places in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 1,024. Median household income is $45,909.

Definition and scope

Located in Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, Beggs operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Beggs has approximately 1,024 residents. The median age is 39.2 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $107,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 51.7%
• Black or African American: 13.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Beggs is $45,909. Poverty rate stands at 31.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.8%. Educational attainment: 14.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Beggs:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Beggs is Flying H Ranch Airport. Federal court business routes through Okmulgee County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 779 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.