Le Flore County, Oklahoma

OK · FIPS 40079 Republican

Located in Oklahoma, Le Flore County has a population of 49,053 residents and a median age of 38.7 years, making it the #1,025 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 19.4%. The median home value is $135,700, and the median household income is $51,565, which is 31% below the national median.

49,053
Population
#1,025 of 3,222
$51,565
Median Income
-31.4% #2,689 of 3,222
38.7 years
Median Age
-0.5% #2,448 of 3,222
19.4%
Poverty Rate
+53.7% #2,611 of 3,222

Demographics

Le Flore County has a population of 49,053, making it the #1,025 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.4%
Native Born
3.6%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Le Flore County is $51,565, ranking #2,689 out of 3,222 counties — 31.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.4% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.

Income#2,689
$51,565
-31.4%
vs nation
17th percentile
Per Capita#2,915
$25,771
-37.5%
vs nation
10th percentile
Poverty#2,611
19.4%
+53.7%
vs nation
19th percentile
Unemployment#2,124
5.2%
-2.4%
vs nation
34th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Le Flore County is $135,700 (-51.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $798/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.8%.

Home Value#2,448
$135,700
-51.9%
vs nation
24th percentile
Rent#2,115
$798
-31.4%
vs nation
34th percentile
Homeownership#1,895
72.8%
+13.0%
vs nation
41th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Le Flore County, 15.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.2% below the national average, ranking #2,749 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4% −54.2% vs nation
Rank #2,749 of 3,222
15th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Le Flore County is 71.0 years. 25.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 19.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#2,716
71.0
-5.6%
vs nation
11th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,799
25.6%
+30.9%
vs nation
11th percentile
Diabetes#2,675
13.5%
+21.3%
vs nation
15th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,096
39.3%
+5.3%
vs nation
33th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#2,550
6.2
+9.0%
vs nation
19th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,700
5.2
+16.4%
vs nation
14th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,964
19.1%
+82.2%
vs nation
6th percentile
Physical Inactivity#3,083
37.5%
+42.1%
vs nation
2th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,866
19.2%
+33.3%
vs nation
9th percentile

Substance Use

23.0% of adults in Le Flore County smoke , 42.7% are obese , and 14.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 21.7 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#2,834
23.0%
+28.1%
vs nation
10th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,764
42.7%
+12.6%
vs nation
12th percentile
Excessive Drinking#86
14.2%
-28.5%
vs nation
97th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#688
21.7
-32.8%
vs nation
68th percentile

Safety

The homicide rate in Le Flore County is 6.9 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 21.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 30.0 per 100,000.

Homicide Rate#899
6.9
-13.5%
vs nation
42th percentile
Suicide Rate#1,785
21.8
+10.3%
vs nation
30th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,303
17.0
-4.9%
vs nation
47th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,394
30.0
+48.1%
vs nation
15th percentile

Families & Children

25.3% of children in Le Flore County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 7.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 34.7 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Infant Mortality#978
7.8
+14.0%
vs nation
28th percentile
Teen Birth Rate#2,606
34.7
+58.9%
vs nation
13th percentile
Child Poverty#2,528
25.3%
+33.2%
vs nation
20th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Le Flore County is 51.3%. The mean commute time is 26.3 min, which is 4.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
51.3% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
26.3 min −4.8% vs nation
Rank #1,627 of 3,222
50th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Le Flore County voted Republican with a margin of 64.8%. The vote was 17% Dem / 81.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.4 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +64.8%
17% 81.8%
Dem 18,754 votes Rep
2020 REP +63.4%
17.5% 80.9%
Dem 18,805 votes Rep
2016 REP +58.7%
18.9% 77.6%
Dem 17,199 votes Rep
2012 REP +41.2%
29.4% 70.6%
Dem 15,830 votes Rep
2008 REP +38.6%
30.7% 69.3%
Dem 16,741 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Le Flore County, Oklahoma

Le Flore County, Oklahoma has a total population of 49,053, making it the 1,025th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Le Flore County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Le Flore County is $51,565, which ranks #2,689 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.

The median home value in Le Flore County is $135,700, 51.9% below the national median. Renters in Le Flore County pay a median gross rent of $798 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Le Flore County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.3 min.

Le Flore County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.4% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (11.1%) and Two or More Races (9.9%).

All data for Le Flore County, Oklahoma comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.