The Town FilesLangley, Oklahoma
Town in Mayes County · population 606 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $110,800
- Household income
- $56,300
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 45.3
Langley is a town of 606 people in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $110,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 88% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 85% of Oklahoma towns.
How Langley 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 Langley is worth $110,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $56,300, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 72.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Langley | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $775 | $830 |
| Median household income | $56,300 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.4% | — |
Who lives in Langley
| People | Langley | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 16.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 11.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 31.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Langley
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Langley since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 22, 2011 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Mayes County since 1996
Mayes County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 Mayes County
Mayes County had 13,938 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,213 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Langley itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Towns near Langley
- Cleora, OK10.2 mi · 1,220 people · home $230,800
- Vinita, OK11.3 mi · 5,193 people · home $96,200
- Wickliffe, OK11.9 mi · 1,026 people · home $119,000
- Adair, OK12.4 mi · 732 people · home $202,600
- Kenwood, OK12.8 mi · 904 people · home $104,100
- Salina, OK14.1 mi · 1,085 people · home $98,300
- Jay, OK15.0 mi · 2,425 people · home $107,900
- Afton, OK15.9 mi · 734 people · home $86,200
Langley questions
Is Langley, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Langley scores better for retirees than 40% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 88%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Langley?
The median owner-occupied home in Langley is valued at $110,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,300, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Langley?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Langley get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Langley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2011. 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)