Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
22%
Pocola
Pocola, OK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$465
Population
4,542
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A historic small town home to a lively casino
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A historic town on the Oklahoma-Arkansas state line, Pocola boasts a unique character. The city’s name means “ten” in Choctaw, which stands for the approximate distance in miles that Pocola is from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Although Fort Smith is in a neighboring state, residents of Pocola commute to and from this historic metro area for work and entertainment. Pocola is home to the Choctaw Casino and Resort, a luxury hotel with restaurants, a nightclub, pools, and a full casino. This attraction brings in abundant tourism to the area. The remainder of the city is made up of residential neighborhoods and open land. As a renter in Pocola, you can easily get to the Ozark National Forest and the Ouachita National Forest for camping, hiking, and beautiful views of the rugged mountain landscape.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$41,486
Average: $51,523
Education
580
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,058
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pocola has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Pocola, OK is $465 for one bedroom, $580 for two bedrooms, and $553 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pocola has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$465/month
616 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pocola, OK is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
151 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
210 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wild Things Farm
- Spiro Mounds
- Janet Huckabee Arkansas River Valley Nature Center
- Fort Smith National Historic Site
Military Bases
Airports
- Fort Smith Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.