Krebs Authority

Krebs is a lower-income small town of 2,119 with home prices 1.9× below the Oklahoma median.

Krebs, Oklahoma

Krebs is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 2,119. Households here earn a median of $45,893.

Definition and scope

Krebs sits within Pittsburg 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 and is part of the McAlester, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Krebs has approximately 2,119 residents. The median age is 37.6 years. Roughly 57% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $106,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 66.1%
• Black or African American: 1.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.0%
• Asian: 1.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Krebs is $45,893. Poverty rate stands at 19.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.7%. Educational attainment: 14.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Krebs:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Krebs is Mc Alester Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Pittsburg County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 668 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.