Special Interest
Housing in Muskogee County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Muskogee County averages $849/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Muskogee County FMR Area are $756 for a studio, $761 for 1‑bedroom, $999 for 2‑bedroom, $1,254 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,542 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $150 increase for a 2-bedroom in Muskogee County shows a 18% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Muskogee County was 4.5% in 2024, compared to Oklahoma at 3.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
