McLoud Authority

McLoud is a middle-income small town of 4,425 with home prices 1.3× below the Oklahoma median.

McLoud, Oklahoma

McLoud is a Oklahoma town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, home to 4,425 residents. Median household income is $63,469.

Definition and scope

McLoud sits within Pottawatomie 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 5 and is part of the Shawnee, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

McLoud has approximately 4,425 residents. The median age is 42.0 years. Roughly 67% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $157,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 62.4%
• Black or African American: 6.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
• Asian: 1.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in McLoud is $63,469. Poverty rate stands at 18.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.5%. Educational attainment: 10.9% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for McLoud:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving McLoud is L D Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Pottawatomie County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

McLoud sits at an elevation of 1,060 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 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.