The Town FilesGranite, Oklahoma
Town in Greer County · population 1,628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,600
- Household income
- $60,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 47.5
Granite is a town of 1,628 people in Greer County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $104,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 85% of Oklahoma towns.
How Granite 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 Granite is worth $104,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $60,000, which is more affordable than 89% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $683 a month. 67.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Granite | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $683 | $830 |
| Median household income | $60,000 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 67.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Granite
| People | Granite | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in Granite
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 30.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granite since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 1982 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 146 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on May 26, 1962.
Severe weather in Greer County since 1996
Greer County has been included in 22 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 |
| June 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4438: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Greer County
Greer County had 899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,815 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Granite itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Granite
3 public schools with 230 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITE ES | PK-8 | 154 | 15.4 |
| GRANITE HS | 9-12 | 76 | 15.2 |
| LAKESIDE SCHOOL | 10-12 | — | — |
Towns near Granite
- Mangum, OK9.2 mi · 2,762 people · home $96,500
- Blair, OK12.0 mi · 727 people · home $88,900
- Hobart, OK16.7 mi · 3,413 people · home $71,100
- Sentinel, OK18.0 mi · 763 people · home $108,000
- Altus, OK20.6 mi · 18,729 people · home $152,200
- Sayre, OK28.0 mi · 4,809 people · home $77,400
- Burns Flat, OK29.9 mi · 1,948 people · home $106,600
Granite questions
Is Granite, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Granite scores better for retirees than 97% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 83%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.5).
How much does a house cost in Granite?
The median owner-occupied home in Granite is valued at $104,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,000, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $683 a month.
What is the weather like in Granite?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.8 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Granite get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Granite since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 1982. 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)