The Town FilesMountain View, Oklahoma
Town in Kiowa County · population 740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $68,400
- Household income
- $53,438
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 44.2
Mountain View is a town of 740 people in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $68,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 95% of Oklahoma towns.
- #1 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #1 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #1 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #1 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma With Mild Winters
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Oklahoma
How Mountain View 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 Mountain View is worth $68,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.3 times the median household income of $53,438, which is more affordable than 97% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $564 a month. 81.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mountain View | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $68,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $564 | $830 |
| Median household income | $53,438 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 81.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mountain View
| People | Mountain View | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Mountain View
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 28.1°F. About 28.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 9, 2001 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 125 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on May 23, 2011.
Severe weather in Kiowa County since 1996
Kiowa County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5615: Sunny 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 Kiowa County
Kiowa County had 1,980 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,330 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Mountain View itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Mountain View
2 public schools with 253 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO ES | PK-8 | 185 | 15.4 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-GOTEBO HS | 9-12 | 68 | 17.0 |
Towns near Mountain View
- Carnegie, OK8.5 mi · 1,430 people · home $79,600
- Fort Cobb, OK17.2 mi · 518 people · home $84,200
- New Cordell, OK19.0 mi · 2,775 people · home $106,600
- Corn, OK19.4 mi · 592 people · home $126,300
- Hobart, OK19.8 mi · 3,413 people · home $71,100
- Sentinel, OK24.3 mi · 763 people · home $108,000
- Apache, OK26.3 mi · 1,034 people · home $86,100
- Anadarko, OK28.7 mi · 5,745 people · home $89,300
Mountain View questions
Is Mountain View, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mountain View scores better for retirees than 100% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 99%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Mountain View?
The median owner-occupied home in Mountain View is valued at $68,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,438, so homes cost about 1.3 times income. Median rent is $564 a month.
What is the weather like in Mountain View?
July highs average 96.8°F and January lows 28.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.0 inches of precipitation a year and 6.8 inches of snow.
Does Mountain View get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mountain View since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 9, 2001. 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)