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McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

Cost of Living

McAlester, Oklahoma: Affordable Cost of Living

Compared to the rest of the country, McAlester, Oklahoma offers a significantly lower cost of living which is -9.7% lower than the national average. The cost-of-living ranges in Oklahoma State is $1,830, which is 1.22 times less expensive than the average in the United States.  Housing in McAlester, Oklahoma is particularly affordable: which is 40% lower than the national average. Additionally, Oklahoma's tax environment is favorable in which the State sales tax is 12% lower than the national average, and State income tax is 88% lower than the national average. Overall, McAlester, Oklahoma provides an attractive combination of affordability, low taxes, and a lower cost of living. McAlester, Ok area prices were up 1.2% from 2024, with the largest increases were found in transportation, food, and housing. 

Installation Details

Special and Critical Installation Information

Defense Service Network (DSN) Dialing Instructions

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant uses DSN as the provider of long-distance communications service for the Department of Defense (DoD). Every installation has a special DSN number and the numbers vary by world-wide location. In order to place a call using DSN, the caller must be using a military phone on an installation. Cell phones cannot dial DSN numbers. When dialing a DSN number from a United States installation to another United States installation, it is unnecessary to dial the DSN 312 area code. When dialing a DSN number to/from overseas locations, the DSN area code must be included. Army Community Service (ACS) Office can be reached at 918-420-6523/ DSN 956-6523 for more information. Please note that long distance charges may be incurred.

In-Depth Overview

Mission

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant's   

MISSION:
The McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) mission is to receive, store, ship, produce, renovate, and demilitarize conventional ammunition. MCAAP provides Centralized Ammunition Management for training ammunition and contingency stocks for Army units in the southwest region of the U.S.

History

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant was originally commissioned as McAlester Naval Ammunition Depot on May 20, 1943. The plant was transferred to the Army on 1 October 1977 under the single manager for Conventional Ammunition and became the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP). The workforce is comprised of 1500 plus employees performing mission ready related operations. The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center (DAC) was relocated to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant from Savanna IL. In 1998 due to the 1995 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission's decision to close the Savanna Army Depot Activity. DAC traces its roots back to 12 June 1917, when the Savanna Army Depot Activity was established in Savanna, IL. to increase the facilities for the proof and test of Field Artillery and Ammunition. From 1917 to present, DAC's mission has dramatically developed and adapted to encompass growing customer needs. In 1999, the Red River Munitions Center (RRMC) in northeastern Texas joined MCAAP and is fully integrated as a part of Team McAlester. For more information, you may visit the installation homepage.

Population

McAlester Oklahoma has a 2025 population of 18,128.

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant has a population of 1898 personnel 1 active military personnel.

2025 population 18,128, 2024 it is the 29th largest city in Oklahoma and the 2530th largest city in the United States. McAlester is currently declining at a rate of -0.03% annually and its population has decreased by -0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,159 in 2020.

Location

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is located in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma 8.4 miles south of McAlester on US highway 69 South. The Indian Nation Turnpike also serves the area and Interstate 40 is only 40 miles to the north. Located 85 miles south of Tulsa and 120 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, McAlester is within easy driving distance to major metropolitan areas. McAlester and the surrounding area have become the regional center for commerce, retail trade, culture, recreation and heritage for Southeast Oklahoma. To contact the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant the phone number for the base operator is 918-420-6591 or DSN 312-956-6591 base operator can be reach Monday - Thursday from 5:30-1630. Security is open 24/7 and can be reach by calling 918-420-6642.

Directions

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is located in Southeastern Oklahoma with highway 69 running north and south and US Highway 270 east and west. The Indian Nation Turnpike also serves the area and Interstate 40 is only 40 miles to the north.

Arriving by Air

The closest commercial airport is in Tulsa. Tulsa International Airport is 98 miles north of McAlester. Transportation available would be a rental car. Take Broken Arrow Expressway to Muskogee and then hwy 69 south approximately 60 miles to McAlester; stay on hwy 69 south for approximately 6 miles take the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant exit.

Will Rogers World Airport located in Oklahoma City is 131 miles west of McAlester. A rental car would be the best means of transportation. You would take interstate 40 east and Indian Nation Turnpike south take the 2nd McAlester exit to continue south approximately 1 mile take McAlester Army Ammunition Plant exit.

Documentation needed to enter McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

Photo Identification Card (ID), current driver's license, state vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. You must register your vehicle as soon as possible after you sign in.

The front gate to McAlester Army Ammunition Plant is open 24/7. Pass and Tag is located at front gate and their operating hours are Monday - Thursday 5:30-1600.

Base Transportation

McAlester Army Ammunition Plant has no base transportation for the public at present time.

Contact Information

McAlester information can be obtained by calling 918-420-6591.