The Town FilesLexington, Oklahoma
City in Cleveland County · population 2,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $92,000
- Household income
- $46,932
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 59
- Median age
- 40.7
Lexington is a city of 2,010 people in Cleveland County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $92,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 92% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 75% of Oklahoma towns.
How Lexington 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 Lexington is worth $92,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $46,932, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $960 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lexington | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $960 | $830 |
| Median household income | $46,932 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Lexington
| People | Lexington | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Lexington
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.4 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 19 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on September 14, 1957 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 8, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 147 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Cleveland County since 1996
Cleveland County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4950: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5563: East Thunderbird Fire |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Cleveland County
Cleveland County had 91,353 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,153 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lexington itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Lexington
3 public schools with 1,017 students, about 16.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON ES | PK-5 | 471 | 14.3 |
| LEXINGTON HS | 9-12 | 315 | 19.7 |
| LEXINGTON MS | 6-8 | 231 | 21.0 |
Towns near Lexington
- Purcell, OK2.2 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Slaughterville, OK6.1 mi · 4,163 people · home $219,400
- Wayne, OK7.0 mi · 625 people · home $117,600
- Noble, OK8.4 mi · 6,985 people · home $190,200
- Washington, OK9.2 mi · 673 people · home $241,700
- Maysville, OK10.8 mi · 1,087 people · home $152,400
- Goldsby, OK11.3 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Paoli, OK13.8 mi · 583 people · home $87,000
Lexington questions
Is Lexington, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lexington scores better for retirees than 50% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 47%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Lexington?
The median owner-occupied home in Lexington is valued at $92,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,932, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $960 a month.
What is the weather like in Lexington?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.4 inches of snow.
Does Lexington get tornadoes?
59 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lexington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on September 14, 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)