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Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error
About Coal County
Elevation across Coal County averages about 704 feet. The county falls within the Arkansas Valley and Ridges, Western Part (MLRA 118B) land resource region.
Rainfall averages 45.4 inches per year. January lows average around 29°F while July highs reach about 94°F.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture counted 513 farms in Coal County, operating across 283,278 acres of farmland. The average farm spans 552 acres. Top commodities include wheat, equine, and equine.
Quick Facts
| Region | South-Central Oklahoma |
| Top Commodities | Poultry, Fruit & tree nuts, Wheat, Horses, Goats, Vegetables |
Current Conditions
Drought status: Severe Drought (D2).
Source: U.S. Drought Monitor · Updated 2026-04-14
Your Local USDA Offices
Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS (conservation programs like EQIP and CSP) and FSA (loans, disaster assistance, farm numbers). Here are the offices serving Coal County.
NRCS Office (EQIP, CSP, conservation)
106 E Post Ave, Coalgate, OK 74538
FSA Office (loans, disaster, farm numbers)
2867 S Mississippi, Atoka, OK 74525
Office info is from USDA’s published directory. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting.
What to do when you call: Ask to schedule a meeting with a conservation planner (for EQIP/CSP) or a loan officer (for FSA programs). Mention the type of operation you run and what improvements you're considering.
Programs for Coal County Operations
Based on Coal County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:
Pasture management practices focus on maintaining productive grasslands among the oak woodlands and preventing erosion on rolling terrain. Small-scale conservation systems support family farming operations and beginning farmer enterprises.
Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener. Two minutes, personalized action packet.
Local Conservation Priorities
Each county's NRCS Local Working Group sets the conservation practices that score highest for EQIP funding. Knowing your county's priorities before you apply can significantly improve your ranking.
How to find your county's priorities:
- Call your local NRCS office and ask: "What practices is the Local Working Group prioritizing this year?"
- Ask which EQIP ranking pool your operation fits (there may be separate pools for livestock, cropland, forestry, etc.)
- Check your state NRCS website for published ranking criteria
Adjacent Counties
Counties bordering Coal County: Atoka County, Oklahoma, Hughes County, Oklahoma, Johnston County, Oklahoma, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, and Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. Each runs its own Local Working Group and may prioritize different conservation practices.
Your Next Steps in Coal County
- Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
- Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
- Read the Oklahoma guide: Oklahoma Farm Programs Guide
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