The Town FilesStephens County, Oklahoma
43,551 people. The median home is worth $145,300 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $61,620.
Towns in Stephens County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan | 22,692 | $131,500 | $58,054 | 39.9 |
| Marlow | 4,385 | $136,300 | $56,655 | 34.9 |
| Comanche | 1,378 | $78,100 | $41,016 | 48.6 |
| Central High | 1,181 | $211,200 | $75,435 | 35.7 |
| Bray | 952 | $166,700 | $73,897 | 51.7 |
| Sunray | 853 | $87,800 | — | 34.7 |
| Empire City | 703 | $193,200 | $96,250 | 46.3 |
| Velma | 554 | $111,500 | $87,674 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| Stephens County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $895 | $830 |
| Median household income | $61,620 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 41.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
15,058 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,784 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,032 storm events in Stephens County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Stephens County has been included in 35 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5564: Wildhorse Fire |
| 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 |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).