The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 74571 sells for about $390,000, or $139 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 74571 — Talihina
The housing market in 74571 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a rural Oklahoma market. Prices remain stable with little evidence of speculative pressure or significant price cuts. Most data points, including specific closed sales counts and detailed tax histories, are not determinable at the ZIP level due to the low volume of transactions.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, and retirees looking for affordable land and proximity to the Ouachita Mountains.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 15.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.6% · poverty 19.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 74571, Oklahoma
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime data for Talihina is not determinable at the ZIP level, though rural Latimer and Le Flore counties generally report lower violent crime rates compared to urban Oklahoma centers.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Talihina Public Schools district, which provides rural educational services; specific performance ratings are not determinable.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and wildfire potential common to southeastern Oklahoma.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy anchored by small-scale agriculture, forestry, and local government services.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Latimer and Le Flore counties; the area is subject to standard Oklahoma ad valorem tax structures with no specific local MUD/PID districts reported.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via Highway 63 and Highway 271 toward regional employment hubs like McAlester or Poteau.
The area is known for proximity to the Ouachita National Forest, offering extensive hiking, hunting, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand driven primarily by local workforce needs.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, forestry, and public sector employment, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Property assessments are managed by the Latimer County and Le Flore County Assessor offices.
Parcels are served by local school districts and county-level emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and windstorm risk factors common to the Ouachita region.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 74571 profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides vast acreage for hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation.
Local community park serving the town center.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.