The Town FilesHeavener, Oklahoma
City in Le Flore County · population 2,985 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $59,200
- Household income
- $34,408
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.3
Heavener is a city of 2,985 people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $59,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 86% of Oklahoma towns.
How Heavener 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 Heavener is worth $59,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $34,408, which is more affordable than 89% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $688 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heavener | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $688 | $830 |
| Median household income | $34,408 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Heavener
| People | Heavener | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 3.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Heavener
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 61.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 46 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heavener since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1961 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 16. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 3, 1983.
Severe weather in Le Flore County since 1996
Le Flore County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 Le Flore County
Le Flore County had 11,691 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,224 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Heavener itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Heavener
2 public schools with 863 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEAVENER ES | PK-8 | 551 | 13.8 |
| HEAVENER HS | 9-12 | 312 | 13.6 |
Towns near Heavener
- Poteau, OK12.1 mi · 8,807 people · home $157,400
- Pocola, OK26.1 mi · 4,255 people · home $151,100
- Waldron, AR29.1 mi · 3,386 people · home $105,300
Heavener questions
Is Heavener, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heavener scores better for retirees than 43% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 56%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.3).
How much does a house cost in Heavener?
The median owner-occupied home in Heavener is valued at $59,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $34,408, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $688 a month.
What is the weather like in Heavener?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Heavener get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heavener since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1961. 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)