The Town FilesCorn, Oklahoma
Town in Washita County · population 592 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,300
- Household income
- $58,657
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 38.3
Corn is a town of 592 people in Washita County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $126,300, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 100% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 87% of Oklahoma towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #2 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Oklahoma
- #12 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Oklahoma With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #41 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #41 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
How Corn 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 Corn is worth $126,300, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $58,657, which is more affordable than 64% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 81.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Corn | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $900 | $830 |
| Median household income | $58,657 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.6% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.2% | — |
Who lives in Corn
| People | Corn | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 27.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Corn
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 30.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corn since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 8, 1951 about 0.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 60 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 31, 1977.
Severe weather in Washita County since 1996
Washita County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Washita County
Washita County had 1,932 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,488 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Corn itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Towns near Corn
- Weatherford, OK12.2 mi · 12,076 people · home $232,600
- New Cordell, OK12.7 mi · 2,775 people · home $106,600
- Clinton, OK13.8 mi · 8,521 people · home $119,400
- Hydro, OK16.3 mi · 927 people · home $155,100
- Arapaho, OK17.0 mi · 668 people · home $118,800
- Mountain View, OK19.4 mi · 740 people · home $68,400
- Carnegie, OK21.7 mi · 1,430 people · home $79,600
- Burns Flat, OK22.2 mi · 1,948 people · home $106,600
Corn questions
Is Corn, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Corn scores better for retirees than 100% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 100%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.3).
How much does a house cost in Corn?
The median owner-occupied home in Corn is valued at $126,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,657, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Corn?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.2 inches of precipitation a year and 6.7 inches of snow.
Does Corn get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Corn since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 8, 1951. 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)