Bowlegs Authority

Bowlegs is a middle-income village of 331 with home prices 2.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Bowlegs, Oklahoma

Bowlegs is one of the smaller incorporated places in Seminole County, Oklahoma, with a population of 331. Households here earn a median of $61,250.

Definition and scope

Bowlegs sits within Seminole 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.

Who lives here

Bowlegs has approximately 331 residents. The median age is 49.8 years. Roughly 85% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $91,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.1%
• Black or African American: 4.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.9%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Bowlegs is $61,250. Poverty rate stands at 15.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.5%. Educational attainment: 17.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Bowlegs:

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

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Bowlegs is Seminole Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Seminole County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Purcell, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Bowlegs sits at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level. 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.