The Town FilesCole, Oklahoma
Town in McClain County · population 624 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,700
- Household income
- $90,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 79
- Median age
- 36.1
Cole is a town of 624 people in McClain County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $235,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for families than 94% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 94% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 86% of Oklahoma towns.
How Cole 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 Cole is worth $235,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $90,000, which is more affordable than 41% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,125 a month. 92.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cole | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,125 | $830 |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 92.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2004 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cole
| People | Cole | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 33.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Cole
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
79 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cole since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 24, 2011 about 1.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 201 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 228 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in McClain County since 1996
McClain County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5627: Dibble Creek Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: 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 |
Jobs and pay in McClain County
McClain County had 12,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,650 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Cole itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Towns near Cole
- Goldsby, OK4.6 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Washington, OK5.1 mi · 673 people · home $241,700
- Dibble, OK6.6 mi · 867 people · home $186,100
- Blanchard, OK6.9 mi · 8,879 people · home $295,000
- Newcastle, OK10.1 mi · 10,984 people · home $271,800
- Noble, OK11.1 mi · 6,985 people · home $190,200
- Purcell, OK11.9 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Lexington, OK14.0 mi · 2,010 people · home $92,000
Cole questions
Is Cole, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cole scores better for retirees than 83% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 65%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Cole?
The median owner-occupied home in Cole is valued at $235,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,000, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,125 a month.
What is the weather like in Cole?
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 6.2 inches of snow.
Does Cole get tornadoes?
79 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cole since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011. 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)