The Town FilesJefferson County, Oklahoma
5,380 people. The median home is worth $82,500 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $48,668.
Towns in Jefferson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waurika | 1,837 | $64,800 | $45,882 | 40.0 |
| Ringling | 869 | $74,800 | $41,111 | 35.6 |
| Ryan | 667 | $48,400 | $53,092 | 35.7 |
People and housing
| Jefferson County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $647 | $830 |
| Median household income | $48,668 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.1% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
964 jobs in 2024, average pay $37,825 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 625 storm events in Jefferson County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Jefferson County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).