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Wister, Oklahoma

town · Le Flore County

At a glance

1,105
Population
$106,500
Median home value (all homes)
65% below U.S. median
$220,280
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$788/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$36,607
Median household income
53% below U.S. median
32.9 min
Average commute
73%
Homes with broadband
60.61%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing47% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost18% above
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 college35 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college7 mi
High school graduates84%
College graduates7.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Kiamichi Economic Development District of Oklahoma
KEDDO provides planning and technical assistance to county and municipal officials to invest in economic development infrastructure projects and helps prepare grant applications for EDA and CDBG programs.
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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