The Town FilesMeeker, Oklahoma
Town in Lincoln County · population 1,004 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,500
- Household income
- $41,190
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 33.3
Meeker is a town of 1,004 people in Lincoln County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $98,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 90% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 77% of Oklahoma towns.
How Meeker 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 Meeker is worth $98,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $41,190, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $771 a month. 49.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Meeker | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $771 | $830 |
| Median household income | $41,190 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 49.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Meeker
| People | Meeker | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 25.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Meeker
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 39.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 59 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meeker since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 5, 1960 about 8.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 198 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 68 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2015.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5559: Chandler Fire |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5561: Logan Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 7,470 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,745 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Meeker itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Meeker
3 public schools with 734 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEEKER ES | PK-5 | 332 | 14.4 |
| MEEKER HS | 9-12 | 233 | 15.5 |
| MEEKER MS | 6-8 | 169 | 14.1 |
Towns near Meeker
- Shawnee, OK8.9 mi · 31,377 people · home $160,100
- Prague, OK11.1 mi · 2,356 people · home $120,200
- Earlsboro, OK12.3 mi · 594 people · home $166,000
- McLoud, OK12.9 mi · 4,351 people · home $157,400
- Bethel Acres, OK14.8 mi · 3,029 people · home $211,700
- Tecumseh, OK15.7 mi · 6,302 people · home $122,500
- Chandler, OK15.8 mi · 2,858 people · home $110,600
- Harrah, OK16.1 mi · 6,245 people · home $225,400
Meeker questions
Is Meeker, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Meeker scores better for retirees than 90% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 66%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Meeker?
The median owner-occupied home in Meeker is valued at $98,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,190, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $771 a month.
What is the weather like in Meeker?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.4 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Meeker get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Meeker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 5, 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)