The Town FilesAdair, Oklahoma
Town in Mayes County · population 732 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $202,600
- Household income
- $77,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 36
- Median age
- 35.6
Adair is a town of 732 people in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $202,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 88% of Oklahoma towns.
How Adair ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adair is worth $202,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $77,656, which is more affordable than 41% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $930 a month. 76.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adair | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $930 | $830 |
| Median household income | $77,656 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Adair
| People | Adair | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Adair
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adair since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 25, 2024 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 7, 1986.
Severe weather in Mayes County since 1996
Mayes County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Mayes County
Mayes County had 13,938 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,213 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Adair itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Adair
3 public schools with 1,042 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNITA HUGHES ES | PK-5 | 505 | 15.8 |
| ADAIR HS | 9-12 | 286 | 15.1 |
| ADAIR MS | 6-8 | 251 | 14.8 |
Towns near Adair
- Pryor Creek, OK9.7 mi · 9,444 people · home $166,400
- Chelsea, OK11.1 mi · 1,991 people · home $109,800
- Salina, OK12.0 mi · 1,085 people · home $98,300
- Langley, OK12.4 mi · 606 people · home $110,800
- Wickliffe, OK12.6 mi · 1,026 people · home $119,000
- Bushyhead, OK13.0 mi · 1,292 people · home $152,200
- Chouteau, OK17.4 mi · 2,059 people · home $190,100
- Locust Grove, OK17.5 mi · 1,371 people · home $106,900
Adair questions
Is Adair, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adair scores better for retirees than 78% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 94%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Adair?
The median owner-occupied home in Adair is valued at $202,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,656, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $930 a month.
What is the weather like in Adair?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Adair get tornadoes?
36 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adair since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 25, 2024. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)