The Town FilesKingston, Oklahoma
Town in Marshall County · population 1,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,500
- Household income
- $45,536
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 37.1
Kingston is a town of 1,431 people in Marshall County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $124,500, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 72% of Oklahoma towns.
How Kingston 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 Kingston is worth $124,500, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $45,536, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $856 a month. 54.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingston | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $856 | $830 |
| Median household income | $45,536 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Kingston
| People | Kingston | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Kingston
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1957 about 3.2 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 87 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 18 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 |
| May 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4222: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 5,151 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,087 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Kingston itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Kingston
3 public schools with 1,250 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINGSTON ES | PK-5 | 605 | 17.8 |
| KINGSTON HS | 9-12 | 373 | 13.3 |
| KINGSTON MS | 6-8 | 272 | 11.8 |
Towns near Kingston
- Madill, OK7.1 mi · 3,914 people · home $109,600
- Oakland, OK8.4 mi · 831 people · home $109,400
- Preston, TX9.6 mi · 2,101 people · home $184,000
- Sherwood Shores, TX12.2 mi · 1,165 people · home $175,500
- Colbert, OK15.0 mi · 1,027 people · home $104,300
- Pottsboro, TX16.0 mi · 2,488 people · home $280,000
- Mannsville, OK16.4 mi · 728 people · home $96,200
- Tishomingo, OK16.5 mi · 3,101 people · home $110,600
Kingston questions
Is Kingston, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingston scores better for retirees than 24% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 45%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Kingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingston is valued at $124,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,536, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $856 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingston?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.9 inches of snow.
Does Kingston get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1957. 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)