Pushmataha County

      Originally part of the Choctaw Nation, this county was created at statehood and
      takes its name from the Pushmataha District of the Choctaw Nation. Pushmataha
      was also the name of a Choctaw leader.

      Antlers, the county seat, is the site of several manufacturing companies that
      produce items such as custom mixed concrete, lumber, roof trusses, building
      materials, and sportswear. Tuskahoma, last capital of the Choctaw Nation, is
      the site of the Choctaw Council House, built in 1884 and noted for its fine
      architecture.

      A popular recreational area for outdoor
      enthusiasts, Pushmataha County offers
      locations such as the Kiamichi Mountains,
      Clayton Lake Recreational Area, Pine
      Creek State Park, and Sardis Lake for
      sporting activities. Although tourism and
      recreation contribute a great deal to
the county's economy, agriculture is still a basic component, and wheat is the major crop. Ranching and timber are the main industries.

For additional information, call the county clerk's office. County narrative provided courtesy of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (www.odl.state.ok.us) from the Oklahoma Almanac."
County Statistics

Population
Data from the 2000 population census place the Pushmataha County population at 11,667. Approximately 21.87% of the population of Pushmataha County resides in Antlers. The population density of the county is 7.9 persons per square mile. The median age of all persons in the county is 38.6. The female median age is 40.6, and the male median age is 36.7

Labor Force 
The Pushmataha County labor force was 4,960 in 1997. Participation rate in the county labor force constitutes 58.57% of males and 43.23% of females, and an average annual unemployment rate of 4.5% was recorded by the county in 2000.

Location

Antlers location: In southeast Oklahoma in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains, at the junction of highways US 271, SH2, SH3, and the Indian Nation Turnpike. It is about 158 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, and 152 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas. Here is a map page for the area. The page also gives directions to Antlers.

Housing

The county has 5,190 housing units and 76.6% of these are owner occupied. The median home value in the county is $27,700, the median housing rental contract is $123.00 per month, and statewide housing units number 1,406,499 of which 68.1% are owner occupied. The statewide median home value is $48,100.
Climate & Weather

The average January temperature in Pushmataha County is 42 degrees Fahrenheit, with a July temperature average of 79 degrees. The area receives an average of 44 inches of rain annually, and 4 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 347.

Transportation

Pushmataha County, like other counties in Oklahoma, has the benefit of modern, quality transportation systems, and services. Major highways in this county are Indian Nation Turnpike, U.S. 271, State Highway 3 & 7, and State Highway 2.



 
Attractions

Antlers attractions:With a large number of lakes in the area, there is an abundance of great fishing, hiking, camping, boating, etc..

Antlers Airport

This airport has an asphalt surface runway with lights. It has a runway length of 3,500 feet. McAlester has the nearest commercial airport about 50 miles from Antlers.

Tax Structure

The county tax in Pushmataha County is 1%, the state sales tax is 4.5%, and local cities in this county can be found in the individual community profiles. The corporate tax statewide is 6%.