Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Sallisaw
Sallisaw, OK Area Guide
Avg Rent
$579
Population
9,458
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A thriving community on the plains of eastern Oklahoma
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Sallisaw is a small rural city positioned about 25 miles west of Fort Smith on Interstate 40. Exuding timeless small-town charm, the city is mostly made up of residential neighborhoods surrounding a historic Downtown district full of vintage brick buildings and mom-and-pop storefront businesses. The nearby Kerr Reservoir and Sequoia National Wildlife Refuge provide locals with great opportunities for spending quality time outdoors, and Ozark and Ouachita National Forests are just a short drive away as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,470
Average: $53,222
Education
1,589
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,618
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sallisaw has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Sallisaw, OK is $579 for one bedroom, $722 for two bedrooms, and $967 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sallisaw has increased by 2.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$579/month
585 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sallisaw, OK is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
366 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
570 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Brushy Lake State Park
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.