The Town FilesKingfisher, Oklahoma
City in Kingfisher County · population 4,903 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $227,900
- Household income
- $64,271
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 42.2
Kingfisher is a city of 4,903 people in Kingfisher County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $227,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 90% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 86% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 73% of Oklahoma towns.
How Kingfisher 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 Kingfisher is worth $227,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $64,271, which is more affordable than 8% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,029 a month. 65.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingfisher | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,029 | $830 |
| Median household income | $64,271 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kingfisher
| People | Kingfisher | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 2.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Kingfisher
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 36.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.4 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 91 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingfisher since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 3, 1999 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 134 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Kingfisher County since 1996
Kingfisher County has been included in 35 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 |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Kingfisher County
Kingfisher County had 6,875 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,948 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Kingfisher itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Kingfisher
5 public schools with 1,332 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGFISHER HS | 9-12 | 415 | 12.6 |
| Kingfisher Upper Elementary | 4-6 | 269 | 13.5 |
| GILMOUR ES | PK-1 | 264 | 14.7 |
| Kingfisher Junior High School | 7-8 | 198 | 11.6 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY | 2-3 | 186 | 14.3 |
Towns near Kingfisher
- Piedmont, OK15.7 mi · 7,402 people · home $330,100
- El Reno, OK21.0 mi · 16,989 people · home $165,900
- Yukon, OK24.6 mi · 23,630 people · home $198,900
- Watonga, OK26.0 mi · 2,690 people · home $89,700
- Warr Acres, OK28.5 mi · 10,452 people · home $164,500
- The Village, OK28.6 mi · 9,538 people · home $211,800
- Bethany, OK28.7 mi · 20,831 people · home $171,600
- Guthrie, OK29.8 mi · 10,749 people · home $186,600
Kingfisher questions
Is Kingfisher, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingfisher scores better for retirees than 41% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 31%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Kingfisher?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingfisher is valued at $227,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,271, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,029 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingfisher?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.4 inches of snow.
Does Kingfisher get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingfisher since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 3, 1999. 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)