The Town FilesElmore City, Oklahoma
Town in Garvin County · population 738 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $84,100
- Household income
- $35,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 34.9
Elmore City is a town of 738 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $84,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 75% of Oklahoma towns.
How Elmore City 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 Elmore City is worth $84,100, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $35,694, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $791 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elmore City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $84,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $791 | $830 |
| Median household income | $35,694 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Elmore City
| People | Elmore City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 26.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in Elmore City
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmore City since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 9, 2016 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 6, 1971.
Severe weather in Garvin County since 1996
Garvin County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Garvin County
Garvin County had 9,747 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,234 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Elmore City itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Elmore City
3 public schools with 457 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL ES | PK-5 | 194 | 12.9 |
| ELMORE CITY-PERNELL HS | 9-12 | 157 | 13.1 |
| ELMORE CITY JHS | 6-8 | 106 | 13.3 |
Towns near Elmore City
- Pauls Valley, OK11.2 mi · 5,992 people · home $98,200
- Wynnewood, OK13.2 mi · 1,927 people · home $111,600
- Paoli, OK15.6 mi · 583 people · home $87,000
- Maysville, OK16.3 mi · 1,087 people · home $152,400
- Davis, OK18.6 mi · 2,823 people · home $109,700
- Lindsay, OK19.1 mi · 2,864 people · home $112,200
- Velma, OK19.5 mi · 554 people · home $111,500
- Wayne, OK20.4 mi · 625 people · home $117,600
Elmore City questions
Is Elmore City, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elmore City scores better for retirees than 46% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 75%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.9).
How much does a house cost in Elmore City?
The median owner-occupied home in Elmore City is valued at $84,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,694, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $791 a month.
What is the weather like in Elmore City?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.8 inches of snow.
Does Elmore City get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elmore City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 9, 2016. 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)