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Haileyville: Economy & Jobs

Median household income in Haileyville is $48,036 (1.2× below Pittsburg County median $55,310; 1.4× below Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $79,200. The surrounding county supports 14,780 jobs (avg $50,572).

Income & Affordability

Median household income $48,036 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 15.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).

Affordability · Price To Income Ratio1.6×
Affordability · Rent To Income Pct18.2%
Affordability · AffordableYes
Affordability · Interpretationvery affordable
Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed$17,640
Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands)$967,150
Irs Income · Average AGI per return$54,827 (vs Oklahoma $74,344)
Irs Income · Year2022
Income Estimate$60,536
Median Household Income$48,036 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) median_household_income: 2 observations from 2026-04-23 to 2026-04-23
Poverty Rate15.3%

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 · Workforceblue_collar
Economic Character · Top IndustryEducation Healthcare
Economic Character · Income Levelworking-class
Economic Character · Median Income$48,036

Employment & Workforce

Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 8.1% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 3% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).

Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct3.0%
Commuter Profile · Primary Modedrove alone
Employment · Avg annual employment (county)14,780
Employment · Total annual wages (county)$747,448,261
Employment · Average annual pay$50,572
Employment · Year2024
State Occupation Wages · Year2023
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code00-0000
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · TitleAll Occupations
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment1,664,310
Unemployment Rate8.1% (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 Farms40
Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres48,514
Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres1,212.80
Agriculture · Top CommoditiesAnimal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Equine, Field Crops, Other
Agriculture · Year2022
Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count)933
Business Patterns · Total Employees10,050
Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands445,490
Business Patterns · Year2022

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 Stores7
Local Businesses · Gas Stations23
Local Businesses · General Merchandise18
Local Businesses · Clothing Stores3
Local Businesses · New Car Dealers5
Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers6
Local Businesses · Florists3
Local Businesses · Beauty Salons5

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 Restaurants34
Dining Scene · Fast Food31
Dining Scene · Bars3
Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks5

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 (7)

First National Bank & Trust Company of McAlester
DETACHED DRIVE-IN FACILITY BRANCH · 1105 E Carl Albert Pkwy · 74501
BOKF, National Association
MCALESTER BRANCH · 1 E Choctaw Ave · 74501
The Bank, National Association
The Bank, National Association · 201 E Carl Albert Pkwy · 74501
Arvest Bank
MCALESTER BRANCH · 101 S 3rd St · 74501
BancFirst
MCALESTER BRANCH · 501 E Carl Albert Pkwy · 74501
FirstBank
KIOWA BRANCH · 100 Harper Valley Road · 74553
The Farmers State Bank
The Farmers State Bank · 1100 Main St · 74561

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 (1)

Dollar General 23920
Other · 411 Parkway Ave
Nearest Snap · NameDollar General 23920
Nearest Snap · Total In Area1

Sources: USDA SNAP API — state+city name match

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 · NameINOLA AREA 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$337,320,124
Federal Spending · Per Capita7,706.12 (vs Oklahoma $7,371)
Federal Spending · Population43,773 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420)

Sources: USAspending API

Other

Pct Drove Alone90.0%
Pct Public Transit0.9%
Pct Walked3.0%
Retirement Score · Median age31.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y)
Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct36.2%
Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby2
Retirement Score · Va AccessYes
Retirement Score · AffordableYes
Retirement Score · Factorsstrong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable
Retirement Score · Ratingexcellent

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12