The Town FilesLahoma, Oklahoma
Town in Garfield County · population 539 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,600
- Household income
- $74,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 28.1
Lahoma is a town of 539 people in Garfield County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $94,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 91% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 73% of Oklahoma towns.
How Lahoma 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 Lahoma is worth $94,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $74,464, which is more affordable than 97% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $911 a month. 73.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lahoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $911 | $830 |
| Median household income | $74,464 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.9% | — |
Who lives in Lahoma
| People | Lahoma | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 34.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 11.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 86.0% |
Weather in Lahoma
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lahoma since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 23, 2026 about 10.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 28 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 12, 1991.
Severe weather in Garfield County since 1996
Garfield County has been included in 25 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 Garfield County
Garfield County had 23,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,343 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Lahoma itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Lahoma
2 public schools with 193 students, about 10.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIMARRON ES | PK-8 | 144 | 12.0 |
| CIMARRON HS | 9-12 | 49 | 8.2 |
Towns near Lahoma
- Enid, OK12.3 mi · 51,308 people · home $154,900
- Waukomis, OK12.6 mi · 1,349 people · home $149,000
- North Enid, OK13.2 mi · 1,003 people · home $183,200
- Helena, OK14.9 mi · 1,537 people · home $66,700
- Hennessey, OK22.2 mi · 2,151 people · home $161,500
- Okeene, OK22.6 mi · 1,090 people · home $112,000
- Fairview, OK23.0 mi · 2,740 people · home $131,300
- Pond Creek, OK25.1 mi · 885 people · home $153,300
Lahoma questions
Is Lahoma, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lahoma scores better for retirees than 71% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 33%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.1).
How much does a house cost in Lahoma?
The median owner-occupied home in Lahoma is valued at $94,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,464, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $911 a month.
What is the weather like in Lahoma?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 10.5 inches of snow.
Does Lahoma get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lahoma since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 23, 2026. 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)