The Town FilesDurant, Oklahoma
City in Bryan County · population 18,589 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,200
- Household income
- $46,812
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 34.0
Durant is a city of 18,589 people in Bryan County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $163,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for young professionals than 95% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 94% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 93% of Oklahoma towns.
How Durant 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 Durant is worth $163,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $46,812, which is more affordable than 8% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $953 a month. 46.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Durant | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $953 | $830 |
| Median household income | $46,812 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 46.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Durant
| People | Durant | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.7% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 17.0 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Durant
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durant since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1957 about 0.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2008.
Severe weather in Bryan County since 1996
Bryan County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| July 12, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4453: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bryan County
Bryan County had 21,863 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,881 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Durant itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Durant
12 public schools with 5,485 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DURANT HS | 9-12 | 1,005 | 16.0 |
| DURANT MS | 7-8 | 609 | 19.6 |
| DURANT INTERMEDIATE ES | 5-6 | 558 | 14.0 |
| NORTHWEST HEIGHTS ES | K-4 | 535 | 17.8 |
| George Washington Elementary School | K-4 | 525 | 17.5 |
| WASHINGTON IRVING ES | K-4 | 447 | 18.6 |
| SILO EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | PK-2 | 394 | 20.7 |
| ROCK CREEK ES | PK-8 | 370 | 14.2 |
| SILO ES | PK-5 | 278 | 13.2 |
| SILO HS | 9-12 | 275 | 14.5 |
| SILO MS | 6-8 | 257 | 13.5 |
| ROBERT E LEE EARLY CHILDHOOD | PK-PK | 232 | 21.1 |
Towns near Durant
- Calera, OK4.9 mi · 2,916 people · home $157,600
- Denison, TX19.1 mi · 24,479 people · home $180,900
- Madill, OK22.8 mi · 3,914 people · home $109,600
- Tishomingo, OK23.6 mi · 3,101 people · home $110,600
- Sherman, TX28.7 mi · 43,645 people · home $243,500
Durant questions
Is Durant, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Durant scores better for retirees than 16% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 4%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Durant?
The median owner-occupied home in Durant is valued at $163,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,812, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $953 a month.
What is the weather like in Durant?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Durant get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Durant since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1957. 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)