Profile for Poteau, Oklahoma, OK

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 38. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 4.8 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Balloonfest - Oct. 26-27, 2007
• Phil Gardenhire Memorial Rodeo and County Fair - Sept. 6-8, 2007
• Bluegrass Festival - May 5, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Wister Lake, Cedar Lake

Scenic roads: Talimena National Scenic Byway

Listed places near Poteau

Cemeteries (9)

Colleges (1)

Communities (3)

Hotels (2)

Libraries (2)

Parks (1)

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12% of Poteau residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Poteau ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Poteau was $15,175, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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16% of Poteau residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Poteau festival dates:

• Balloonfest - Oct. 26-27, 2007
• Phil Gardenhire Memorial Rodeo and County Fair - Sept. 6-8, 2007
• Bluegrass Festival - May 5, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Poteau, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $285.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $571.

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Libraries in Poteau include Buckley Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Poteau include Poteau Daily News

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Le Flore County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Poteau political report.

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The average commute time for Poteau workers is 19 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Poteau include Best Western Traders Inn, Days Inn & Suites Poteau.

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