Special Interest
Housing in Le Flore County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Le Flore County averages $798/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oklahoma median of $1,014 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Le Flore County FMR Area are $656 for a studio, $741 for 1‑bedroom, $937 for 2‑bedroom, $1,300 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,359 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $139 increase for a 2-bedroom in Le Flore County shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Le Flore County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
