Poteau, Oklahoma

Poteau is a city in and the county seat of Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The population of the city is 8,520.
Poteau 	Oklahoma
Incorporated 	1898
County 	Le Flore
Population 	8,520
Elevation 	489 ft (149 m)
Mayor 	Everly Hardin
City Guildmaster	Julio Castro
ZIP code 	74953
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
70.27% White (5,987)
12.44% Hispanic or Latino (1,060)
9.34% Native American (796)
5.54% Other (472)
2.41% Black or African American (205)
20.8% (1,772) of Poteau residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Poteau's theft and murder rates are around or above average by Oklahoma standards. The city reported 9 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 2.02 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Le Flore County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Poteau has a bit to offer. Despite its proximity to Muskogee, it's hosted a noticeable number of contests and showcases over the years. It's also home of a Walmart, Nintendo World, some fast food, the Carl Albert State College, a branch of the Kiamichi Technology Center, a decent sized flea market that mostly sells Choctaw-themed artifacts, although you'll find a few other things there too, a few hotels, a few local restaurants and businesses, the Robert S. Kerr Airport, dollar stores, a Choctaw casino, a sports complex and public battle fields, and a few other things.
* Poteau was struck and severely damaged by an F4 tornado on April 15th, 1988, killing 3 and injuring 26.
* The city's name was derived from the nearby Poteau River.
* Poteau is located in the valley below Cavanal Hill, dubbed the "World's Highest Hill" as it is 1,999 feet high, although it was measured from the top of the Le Flore County Courthouse, not sea level.
Category:Oklahoma Cities