Residents of these 10 counties might not make as much money as others in the state, but it doesn’t mean these areas are lacking in charm or safety. These statistics are determined by the median household income. The per capita income and percentage of population living below the poverty line are added, as well.  This list was compiled from the 2010 U.S. Census Data and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

1. Pushmataha County, Population: 11,572
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Median household income: $26,742. Per capita income: $15,460. 27.2% of the population were below the poverty line.
2. Choctaw County, Population: 15,205
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Median household income: $27,549. Per capita income: $17,231. 24.30% of the population were below the poverty line.
3. Adair County, Population: 22,683
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Median household income: $29,811. Per capita income: $13,732. 27.8% of the population were below the poverty line.
4. Tillman County, Population: 7,992
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Median household income: $29,832. Per capita income: $15,894 21.7% of the population were below the poverty line.
5. McIntosh County, Population: 20,252
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Median household income: $30,620. Per capita income: $16,095. 18.20% of the population were below the poverty line.

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6. McCurtain County, Population: 33,151
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Median household income: $31,082. Per capita income: $17,456. 24.70% of the population were below the poverty line.
7. Atoka County, Population: 14,182
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Median household income: $31,179. Per capita income: $15,772. 19.80% of the population were below the poverty line.
8. Harmon County, Population: 2,922
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Median household income: $31,679. Per capita income: $17,677. 29.70% of the population were below the poverty line.
9. Coal County, Population: 5,925
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Median household income: $31,764. Per capita income: $17,338. 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line.
10. Cherokee County, Population: 46,987
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Median household income: $32,322. Per capita income: $16,084. 22.90% of the population were below the poverty line.

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