The Town FilesCyril, Oklahoma
Town in Caddo County · population 827 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,000
- Household income
- $55,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 28.8
Cyril is a town of 827 people in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $109,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 87% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 70% of Oklahoma towns.
How Cyril 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 Cyril is worth $109,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $55,000, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $633 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cyril | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $633 | $830 |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cyril
| People | Cyril | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Cyril
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 31.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 96 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cyril since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 3, 1999 about 9.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 2, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 167 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 21, 2020.
Severe weather in Caddo County since 1996
Caddo County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Caddo County
Caddo County had 7,115 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,805 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Cyril itself the ACS puts it at 18.5%.
Public schools in Cyril
3 public schools with 329 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CYRIL ES | PK-6 | 165 | 13.8 |
| CYRIL HS | 9-12 | 107 | 21.4 |
| CYRIL JHS | 7-8 | 57 | 19.0 |
Towns near Cyril
- Fletcher, OK5.4 mi · 1,204 people · home $148,300
- Apache, OK8.8 mi · 1,034 people · home $86,100
- Elgin, OK9.4 mi · 3,656 people · home $260,700
- Sterling, OK10.4 mi · 668 people · home $131,900
- Anadarko, OK11.8 mi · 5,745 people · home $89,300
- Verden, OK14.4 mi · 508 people · home $100,000
- Ninnekah, OK15.3 mi · 775 people · home $193,300
- Rush Springs, OK16.2 mi · 997 people · home $85,700
Cyril questions
Is Cyril, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cyril scores better for retirees than 26% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 62%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.8).
How much does a house cost in Cyril?
The median owner-occupied home in Cyril is valued at $109,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,000, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $633 a month.
What is the weather like in Cyril?
July highs average 92.9°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Cyril get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cyril since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 3, 1999. 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)