The Town FilesBarnsdall, Oklahoma
City in Osage County · population 1,034 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $75,900
- Household income
- $49,018
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 33.6
Barnsdall is a city of 1,034 people in Osage County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $75,900, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 95% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 86% of Oklahoma towns.
How Barnsdall 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 Barnsdall is worth $75,900, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $49,018, which is more affordable than 93% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 62.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barnsdall | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $75,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $758 | $830 |
| Median household income | $49,018 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 62.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Barnsdall
| People | Barnsdall | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Barnsdall
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barnsdall since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 6, 2024 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 59 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 8, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 8, 2026.
Severe weather in Osage County since 1996
Osage County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4950: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 19, 2026 | Fire | FM-5621: Rattlesnake Fire |
| October 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5544: North Road Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Osage County
Osage County had 7,666 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,858 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Barnsdall itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Barnsdall
3 public schools with 447 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNSDALL ES | PK-5 | 216 | 16.6 |
| BARNSDALL HS | 9-12 | 150 | 18.8 |
| Barnsdall Middle School | 6-8 | 81 | 16.2 |
Towns near Barnsdall
- Pawhuska, OK12.3 mi · 2,984 people · home $114,200
- Ramona, OK12.8 mi · 524 people · home $105,400
- Hominy, OK16.3 mi · 3,329 people · home $82,200
- Bartlesville, OK16.8 mi · 37,290 people · home $167,200
- Skiatook, OK18.9 mi · 8,450 people · home $182,600
- Dewey, OK20.1 mi · 3,372 people · home $119,000
- Sperry, OK20.2 mi · 1,115 people · home $109,500
- Collinsville, OK21.0 mi · 7,881 people · home $225,400
Barnsdall questions
Is Barnsdall, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barnsdall scores better for retirees than 72% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 37%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Barnsdall?
The median owner-occupied home in Barnsdall is valued at $75,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,018, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Barnsdall?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.2 inches of snow.
Does Barnsdall get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barnsdall since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 6, 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)