The Town FilesMustang, Oklahoma
City in Canadian County · population 19,879 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,200
- Household income
- $87,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 76
- Median age
- 39.1
Mustang is a city of 19,879 people in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $239,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 96% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 93% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 88% of Oklahoma towns.
How Mustang 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 Mustang is worth $239,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $87,844, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,287 a month. 75.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mustang | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,287 | $830 |
| Median household income | $87,844 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 75.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mustang
| People | Mustang | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 26.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Mustang
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
76 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mustang since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 28 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 20, 2013 about 9.1 miles from the town center and killed 24. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 37 deaths and 555 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 320 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 16, 1960.
Severe weather in Canadian County since 1996
Canadian County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Fire | FM-5669: Train Trestle 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 Canadian County
Canadian County had 39,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,576 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Mustang itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Mustang
8 public schools with 8,089 students, about 18.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTANG HS | 9-12 | 3,858 | 21.3 |
| RIVERWOOD ES | PK-4 | 750 | 17.9 |
| MUSTANG MS | 7-8 | 731 | 14.9 |
| MUSTANG HORIZON IES | 5-6 | 718 | 17.5 |
| MUSTANG CENTENNIAL ES | PK-4 | 667 | 16.3 |
| MUSTANG ES | PK-4 | 644 | 17.4 |
| MUSTANG LAKEHOMA ES | PK-4 | 624 | 17.3 |
| MUSTANG EDUCATION CTR | PK-PK | 97 | 16.2 |
Towns near Mustang
- Tuttle, OK5.6 mi · 7,413 people · home $320,500
- Yukon, OK9.0 mi · 23,630 people · home $198,900
- Bethany, OK9.2 mi · 20,831 people · home $171,600
- Warr Acres, OK11.1 mi · 10,452 people · home $164,500
- Newcastle, OK12.7 mi · 10,984 people · home $271,800
- Oklahoma City, OK13.0 mi · 681,054 people · home $231,300
- Moore, OK14.8 mi · 62,793 people · home $204,500
- Nichols Hills, OK14.8 mi · 3,870 people · home $818,500
Mustang questions
Is Mustang, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mustang scores better for retirees than 30% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 14%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Mustang?
The median owner-occupied home in Mustang is valued at $239,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,844, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,287 a month.
What is the weather like in Mustang?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 6.7 inches of snow.
Does Mustang get tornadoes?
76 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mustang since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 20, 2013. 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)