The Town FilesMinco, Oklahoma
City in Grady County · population 1,500 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,900
- Household income
- $61,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 62
- Median age
- 36.1
Minco is a city of 1,500 people in Grady County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $145,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 96% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 95% of Oklahoma towns.
How Minco 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 Minco is worth $145,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $61,000, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $493 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Minco | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $493 | $830 |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Minco
| People | Minco | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Minco
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
62 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minco since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 24, 1973 about 4.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 106 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 3, 1999.
Severe weather in Grady County since 1996
Grady County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5569: Norge Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Grady County
Grady County had 13,583 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,591 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Minco itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Minco
3 public schools with 593 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINCO ES | PK-5 | 259 | 15.2 |
| MINCO HS | 9-12 | 194 | 13.9 |
| MINCO MS | 6-8 | 140 | 15.6 |
Towns near Minco
- Union City, OK6.3 mi · 1,794 people · home $298,400
- Tuttle, OK11.2 mi · 7,413 people · home $320,500
- Mustang, OK13.8 mi · 19,879 people · home $239,200
- El Reno, OK15.6 mi · 16,989 people · home $165,900
- Yukon, OK17.5 mi · 23,630 people · home $198,900
- Verden, OK17.8 mi · 508 people · home $100,000
- Chickasha, OK19.0 mi · 16,051 people · home $130,300
- Blanchard, OK19.7 mi · 8,879 people · home $295,000
Minco questions
Is Minco, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Minco scores better for retirees than 96% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 51%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Minco?
The median owner-occupied home in Minco is valued at $145,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,000, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $493 a month.
What is the weather like in Minco?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Minco get tornadoes?
62 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Minco since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 24, 1973. 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)