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Purcell, Oklahoma

city · McClain County (primary) , Cleveland County

At a glance

6,803
Population
$171,600
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$225,169
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$868/mo
Median rent
36% below U.S. median
$63,457
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
19.2 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
96.86%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing26% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost31% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college14 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates77.2%
College graduates17.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Purcell Economic Development Authority (handled through City of Purcell Fiscal Affairs)
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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