McAlesterOklahoma
McAlester is a city in and the county seat of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, McAlester had a population of 18,171.
Intro: Wikipedia
About McAlester
McAlester is a close-knit town in southern Oklahoma with an estimated population of 18,108.
Officially, McAlester is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 17.8 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,017 residents per square mile.
What Makes McAlester Unique
- The only place in America named McAlester — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,108.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McAlester
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McAlester
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in McAlester
- EDMOND DOYLE ES
- EMERSON ES
- FRINK-CHAMBERS PUBLIC SCHOOL
- HAYWOOD PUBLIC SCHOOL
- JEFFERSON EC CTR
- Karla Brock Early Childhood Academy
- MCALESTER HS
- PARKER INTERMEDIATE CTR
- PUTERBAUGH MS
- Puterbaugh Upper Elementary
- Randy Hughes Middle School
- TANNEHILL PUBLIC SCHOOL
- WILL ROGERS ES
- WILLIAM GAY EC CTR
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mcalester Regional Health Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
- Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center · Psychiatric
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.