The Town FilesMedford, Oklahoma
City in Grant County · population 932 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $87,500
- Household income
- $48,942
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 39.9
Medford is a city of 932 people in Grant County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $87,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 95% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 94% of Oklahoma towns.
How Medford 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 Medford is worth $87,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $48,942, which is more affordable than 86% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medford | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $828 | $830 |
| Median household income | $48,942 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Medford
| People | Medford | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.6% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 14.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Medford
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 20.2°F. About 33.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.3 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medford since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 16, 1965 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 101 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 24, 1998.
Severe weather in Grant County since 1996
Grant County has been included in 32 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 Grant County
Grant County had 1,278 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,556 a year. Unemployment was 2% in 2023; in Medford itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in Medford
2 public schools with 320 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDFORD ES | PK-8 | 240 | 12.6 |
| MEDFORD HS | 9-12 | 80 | 8.0 |
Towns near Medford
- Pond Creek, OK10.0 mi · 885 people · home $153,300
- Caldwell, KS17.5 mi · 1,025 people · home $75,600
- Blackwell, OK24.2 mi · 6,085 people · home $85,600
- Billings, OK24.6 mi · 578 people · home $56,000
- Tonkawa, OK25.2 mi · 3,015 people · home $84,300
- North Enid, OK25.7 mi · 1,003 people · home $183,200
- Garber, OK26.8 mi · 725 people · home $69,400
- Enid, OK28.4 mi · 51,308 people · home $154,900
Medford questions
Is Medford, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medford scores better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 95%. 24.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Medford?
The median owner-occupied home in Medford is valued at $87,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,942, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Medford?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 20.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.9 inches of precipitation a year and 9.3 inches of snow.
Does Medford get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 16, 1965. 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)