Rattan Authority

Rattan is a lower-income village of 274 with home prices 2.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Rattan, Oklahoma

Rattan is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pushmataha County, Oklahoma, with a population of 274. Median household income is $45,000.

Definition and scope

Rattan sits within Pushmataha 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.

Who lives here

Rattan has approximately 274 residents. The median age is 36.9 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $79,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 68.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
• Asian: 0.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Rattan is $45,000. Poverty rate stands at 18.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.2%. Educational attainment: 13.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Rattan:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Rattan is Antlers Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Pushmataha County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Texarkana, Arkansas.

Geography and climate

Rattan sits at an elevation of 478 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

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.