Blackgum: Economy & Jobs
Blackgum's typical household earns $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 9,480 jobs (avg $38,050).
Income & Affordability
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $16,100 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $842,754 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $52,345 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $56,742 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 25.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,480 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $360,704,431 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $38,050 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 24,878 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 24.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Poultry Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 595 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,655 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 211,252 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 23 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 16 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 22 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
Branches (5)
Firstar Bank
The First National Bank of Fort Smith
Arvest Bank
Armstrong Bank
Local Bank
SNAP & Food Access
Sample (3)
QuikTrip 7017
Walmart Supercenter 47
DOLLAR GENERAL 1870
| Nearest Snap · Name | Stuckeys Sallisaw |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 3.0 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $307,381,432 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,825.19 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 39,281 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Retirement Score · Median age | 20.4 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |