The Town FilesKonawa, Oklahoma
City in Seminole County · population 1,288 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $53,800
- Household income
- $33,789
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 32.0
Konawa is a city of 1,288 people in Seminole County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $53,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 79% of Oklahoma towns.
How Konawa 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 Konawa is worth $53,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $33,789, which is more affordable than 90% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $636 a month. 50.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Konawa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $636 | $830 |
| Median household income | $33,789 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.6% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Konawa
| People | Konawa | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Konawa
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Konawa since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 1960 about 2.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 3, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 72 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 24, 1968.
Severe weather in Seminole County since 1996
Seminole County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Seminole County
Seminole County had 7,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,968 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Konawa itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Konawa
3 public schools with 520 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KONAWA ES | PK-6 | 271 | 14.3 |
| KONAWA HS | 9-12 | 168 | 24.0 |
| Konowa Junior High School | 7-8 | 81 | 16.2 |
Towns near Konawa
- Byng, OK8.0 mi · 1,393 people · home $177,400
- Maud, OK12.2 mi · 867 people · home $62,000
- Pickett, OK12.4 mi · 774 people · home $168,600
- Ada, OK14.0 mi · 16,481 people · home $169,300
- Latta, OK14.4 mi · 1,465 people · home $159,700
- Stratford, OK16.2 mi · 1,405 people · home $100,500
- Wewoka, OK19.4 mi · 3,133 people · home $63,300
- Seminole, OK20.0 mi · 7,146 people · home $103,600
Konawa questions
Is Konawa, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Konawa scores better for retirees than 54% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 59%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.0).
How much does a house cost in Konawa?
The median owner-occupied home in Konawa is valued at $53,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $33,789, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $636 a month.
What is the weather like in Konawa?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 2.8 inches of snow.
Does Konawa get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Konawa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 1960. 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)