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PittsburgOK
A town of 137. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Population
137
residents
Median home value
$69K
Census ACS
Household income
$28K
median
Median age
48.9
years
Jobs based here
35
A commuter town
What makes Pittsburg stand out
The thing Pittsburg does most differently from other towns.
Small town
137 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Pittsburg’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Live in Pittsburg? Is a C− for its schools right?
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pittsburg. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Pittsburg’s public schools outperform 16% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Pittsburg’s kids attend trail 84% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Es | PK–8 | 105 | C− |
| Pittsburg HS | 9–12 | 58 | B |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state testsAll 2 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Pittsburg
Most working residents leave Pittsburg for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are McAlester (28%), Kiowa (7%) and Poteau (7%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
3%work in town
Where working residents work
In Pittsburg3%
McAlester28%
Kiowa7%
Poteau7%
Wilburton5%
17 mi
median commute distance
35
jobs based in Pittsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Pittsburg has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 29°.
94°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring50–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–75°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
94°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Pittsburg is
Pittsburg beats the Oklahoma average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
3 better17 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | Pittsburg | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 76.3% |
| More adults getting a yearly checkup | 81% | 77.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.3% | 16.4% |
Mcalester Regional Health Center
19.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Pittsburg for work
Where Pittsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
35jobs based in Pittsburg
3%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pittsburg
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Pittsburg is a town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 180 residents.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 180
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 764 ft
- ZIP code
- 74560