Muskogee, OK business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Muskogee, OK micropolitan area.
- Population
- 66,7522024 est.
- Establishments
- 1,334CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 2
About the Muskogee, OK micropolitan area
The Muskogee, OK micropolitan area covers 1 county in Oklahoma and had 66,752 residents in July 2024, up 0.6% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 508th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 551st by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Muskogee County, OK | 66,752 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Muskogee, OK's business base
County Business Patterns counted 1,334 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 24,190 people in mid-March with $1.3 billion in annual payroll. That is an average of 18.1 employees per establishment. 45.4% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (245), health care and social assistance (209), and other services (except public administration) (143).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 245 | 3,189 | $99,693,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 209 | 6,903 | $521,487,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 143 | 659 | $19,131,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 137 | 2,891 | $53,128,000 |
| Construction (23) | 116 | 1,102 | $62,713,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 93 | 575 | $39,034,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 67 | 398 | $16,147,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 55 | 1,145 | $64,847,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 51 | 3,745 | $233,625,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 49 | 880 | $27,777,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 44 | 143 | $5,834,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 40 | 952 | $53,144,000 |
| Information (51) | 27 | 255 | $13,041,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 22 | 357 | $15,139,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 13 | 196 | $5,826,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 8 | 248 (high noise) | $28,465,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 7 | 36 | $2,418,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 6 | 516 (high noise) | $19,144,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Muskogee, OK compared with the U.S.
Muskogee, OK has 20.0 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 18.7% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 18.1 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $52,939 (22.5% below the U.S. $68,342). 45.4% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 6.3% have 50 or more. Most establishments are far smaller than the average suggests, so it pays to price a phone plan at the headcount you actually have rather than the average.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 605 | 45.4% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 286 | 21.5% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 212 | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 146 | 11.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 84 | 6.3% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Muskogee, OK
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 64 have a published Census count in Muskogee, OK. The largest are limited-service restaurants (57), full-service restaurants (44), and physician practices (39). Relative to population, nursing care facilities are the most over-represented: 16.5 per 100,000 residents against 5.3 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 57 | 1,708 | 30.0 |
| Full-service restaurants | 44 | 838 | 19.0 |
| Physician practices | 39 | 305 | 7.8 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 27 | — | — |
| Home health care agencies | 20 | 330 | 16.5 |
| Dental offices | 19 | 127 | 6.7 |
| Law offices | 19 | 54 | 2.8 |
| Electrical contractors | 18 | 138 | 7.7 |
| Child day care services | 18 | 207 | 11.5 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 14 | 79 | 5.6 |
| Hotels and motels | 14 | 140 | 10.0 |
| Site preparation contractors | 13 | 179 | 13.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 12 | 105 | 8.8 |
| Nursing care facilities | 11 | 737 | 67.0 |
| Automotive body, paint and interior repair shops | 11 | 83 | 7.5 |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 11 | 347 | 31.5 |
| Optometry practices | 10 | — | — |
| Management consulting firms | 10 | — | — |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 10 | — | — |
| Landscaping services | 10 | — | — |
| New car dealers | 10 | 311 | 31.1 |
| Chiropractic offices | 9 | — | — |
| General automotive repair shops | 9 | 20 | 2.2 |
| Tire dealers | 9 | — | — |
| Hardware stores | 9 | 59 | 6.6 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Muskogee, OK area
The area's named cities and towns have 55 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 2 area codes; 918 has the most (80%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muskogee, OK | 36,849 | 539, 918 | 33 |
| Fort Gibson, OK | 3,814 | 539, 918 | 4 |
| Haskell, OK | 1,721 | 539, 918 | 3 |
| Warner, OK | 1,609 | 539, 918 | 3 |
Phone costs for a typical Muskogee, OK business
An 18-person team is the benchmark here, the rounded average establishment size in Muskogee, OK. Billed per seat at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026), RingCentral RingEX Core costs $540.00 a month and Ooma Office Pro $449.10. Callata comes to $359.00 a month for 18 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $359.00 | $4,308.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $342.00 | $4,104.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $414.00 | $4,968.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $449.10 | $5,389.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $486.00 | $5,832.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $540.00 | $6,480.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Muskogee, OK
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Muskogee, OK is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Muskogee, OK?
918 and 539, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Muskogee, OK area?
1,334 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Muskogee, OK?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for an 18-person team that is $359.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $449.10 a month (checked September 28, 2026).