RANK #11 / 1001 NAT · #2 / 15 OK · POP 66,444
1YR FORECAST: +3.1%
5YR OUTLOOK: +42%
Muskogee County, Oklahoma, is distinguished by its historical significance, notably Fort Gibson, which claims to be the oldest town in Oklahoma, established in 1824. Located in east-central Oklahoma, approximately 48 miles southeast of Tulsa, the county offers a blend of prairie grassland and the rising Cookson Hills on the western edge of the Ozark Mountains. The confluence of the Arkansas, Verdigris, and Grand rivers, known as "Three Forks," provides extensive outdoor recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Honor Heights Park in Muskogee, the county seat, is a major attraction with walking trails, gardens, and seasonal festivals like the Azalea Festival. The average commute time for residents is around 22.1 minutes.
Life in Muskogee County offers an affordable lifestyle, appealing to families and retirees seeking a more relaxed pace. The economy is experiencing growth driven by investments in technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors. Major employers include companies in advanced manufacturing and food processing. The county's public schools, such as Sadler Arts Academy and Fort Gibson Public Schools, serve a diverse student body. Muskogee County Transit provides public transportation with fixed routes and demand-response services within the city and to surrounding towns.
Muskogee County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices -0.3% YoY, population -0.0%, wages +2.7%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Below national median (11.3x)
Prices declining
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 7.0x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Google Data Center Campuses (2 facilities)
Google
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$9,000M | Planned |
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Core Scientific High-Performance Computing Data Center
Core Scientific / CoreWeave
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$4,000M | Under Construction |
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Stardust Power Lithium Refinery
Stardust Power Inc.
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$1,200M | Under Construction |
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Acacia House Group LLC Data Center Campus (up to 4 phases)
Acacia House Group LLC
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$1,000M | Proposed |
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High Spring Solar Project
NextEra Energy Resources
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$530M | Planned |
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Bodark Solar Energy Center
Invenergy
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$300M | Proposed |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Muskogee County ranks #11 out of 1001 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 99/100. The composite score reflects long-term strength — housing, income, and migration patterns — but near-term hiring is soft (employment is down 1.2% year-over-year). Median household income here is $53,619.
Housing in Muskogee County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $153,200 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.35, with rents averaging $849/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Muskogee County's job market is contracting (-1.2% YoY) while population is roughly stable (-0.0% change). Home values are -0.3% over the past 12 months. Hiring headwinds without an offsetting exodus — residents are staying, but local employers are shedding payroll.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.41% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Muskogee County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.