The Town FilesAllen, Oklahoma
Town in Pontotoc County · population 805 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $84,400
- Household income
- $41,696
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 37.8
Allen is a town of 805 people in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $84,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 86% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 77% of Oklahoma towns.
How Allen 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 Allen is worth $84,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $41,696, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,041 a month. 67.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Allen | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,041 | $830 |
| Median household income | $41,696 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Allen
| People | Allen | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 86.0% |
Weather in Allen
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 26.3°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allen since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2024 about 8.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 54 times; the largest was 3.25 inches on September 23, 2023.
Severe weather in Pontotoc County since 1996
Pontotoc County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County had 20,389 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,572 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Allen itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Allen
2 public schools with 440 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN ES | PK-8 | 313 | 13.6 |
| ALLEN HS | 9-12 | 127 | 12.7 |
Towns near Allen
- Holdenville, OK14.2 mi · 5,934 people · home $91,600
- Byng, OK14.5 mi · 1,393 people · home $177,400
- Ada, OK16.4 mi · 16,481 people · home $169,300
- Latta, OK18.9 mi · 1,465 people · home $159,700
- Wewoka, OK19.0 mi · 3,133 people · home $63,300
- Konawa, OK20.1 mi · 1,288 people · home $53,800
- Pickett, OK21.7 mi · 774 people · home $168,600
- Coalgate, OK26.2 mi · 1,667 people · home $86,900
Allen questions
Is Allen, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Allen scores better for retirees than 94% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 72%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Allen?
The median owner-occupied home in Allen is valued at $84,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,696, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,041 a month.
What is the weather like in Allen?
July highs average 95.2°F and January lows 26.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Allen get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Allen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 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)