The Town FilesBoise City, Oklahoma
City in Cimarron County · population 1,166 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $67,100
- Household income
- $43,393
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 36.2
Boise City is a city of 1,166 people in Cimarron County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $67,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 78% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
How Boise City 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 Boise City is worth $67,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $43,393, which is more affordable than 93% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $726 a month. 64.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Boise City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $726 | $830 |
| Median household income | $43,393 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 64.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Boise City
| People | Boise City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 0.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 5.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Boise City
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 20.4°F. About 18.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boise City since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 18, 1977 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 29, 2021.
Severe weather in Cimarron County since 1996
Cimarron County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cimarron County
Cimarron County had 619 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,476 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Boise City itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Boise City
2 public schools with 299 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOISE CITY ES | PK-8 | 210 | 17.5 |
| BOISE CITY HS | 9-12 | 89 | 9.9 |
Boise City questions
Is Boise City, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Boise City scores better for retirees than 37% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 57%. 18.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Boise City?
The median owner-occupied home in Boise City is valued at $67,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,393, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $726 a month.
What is the weather like in Boise City?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 20.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.3 inches of precipitation a year and 31.8 inches of snow.
Does Boise City get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Boise City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 18, 1977. 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)