The Town FilesHaskell, Oklahoma
Town in Muskogee County · population 1,626 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,000
- Household income
- $33,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 52.0
Haskell is a town of 1,626 people in Muskogee County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $117,000, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 81% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 73% of Oklahoma towns.
How Haskell 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 Haskell is worth $117,000, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $33,750, which is more affordable than 8% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $802 a month. 77.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Haskell | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $802 | $830 |
| Median household income | $33,750 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.4% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Haskell
| People | Haskell | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 32.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Haskell
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 43.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haskell since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 26, 1984 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 59 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Muskogee County since 1996
Muskogee County has been included in 34 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 |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, 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 |
Jobs and pay in Muskogee County
Muskogee County had 26,755 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,923 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Haskell itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Haskell
3 public schools with 740 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY WHITE ES | PK-5 | 371 | 15.5 |
| HASKELL HS | 9-12 | 195 | 13.0 |
| HASKELL MS | 6-8 | 174 | 13.4 |
Towns near Haskell
- Porter, OK9.8 mi · 561 people · home $104,100
- Coweta, OK10.6 mi · 9,654 people · home $205,700
- Bixby, OK14.1 mi · 28,609 people · home $334,200
- Broken Arrow, OK16.1 mi · 113,540 people · home $250,400
- Morris, OK17.9 mi · 1,299 people · home $114,800
- Winchester, OK17.9 mi · 546 people · home $177,300
- Muskogee, OK18.9 mi · 36,878 people · home $146,100
- Wagoner, OK19.7 mi · 7,621 people · home $148,900
Haskell questions
Is Haskell, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Haskell scores better for retirees than 22% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 73%. 31.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.0).
How much does a house cost in Haskell?
The median owner-occupied home in Haskell is valued at $117,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,750, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $802 a month.
What is the weather like in Haskell?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Haskell get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Haskell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 26, 1984. 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)