The Town FilesNinnekah, Oklahoma
Town in Grady County · population 775 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,300
- Household income
- $68,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 45.4
Ninnekah is a town of 775 people in Grady County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $193,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 89% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 84% of Oklahoma towns.
How Ninnekah 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 Ninnekah is worth $193,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $68,750, which is more affordable than 30% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $756 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ninnekah | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $756 | $830 |
| Median household income | $68,750 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Ninnekah
| People | Ninnekah | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Ninnekah
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ninnekah since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 24, 2011 about 3.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 133 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on April 28, 2020.
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 Ninnekah itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Ninnekah
3 public schools with 419 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINNEKAH ES | PK-5 | 204 | 14.6 |
| SENIOR HS | 9-12 | 129 | 16.1 |
| NINNEKAH MS | 6-8 | 86 | 17.2 |
Towns near Ninnekah
- Chickasha, OK5.3 mi · 16,051 people · home $130,300
- Verden, OK11.5 mi · 508 people · home $100,000
- Rush Springs, OK12.8 mi · 997 people · home $85,700
- Cyril, OK15.3 mi · 827 people · home $109,000
- Anadarko, OK18.3 mi · 5,745 people · home $89,300
- Dibble, OK18.4 mi · 867 people · home $186,100
- Fletcher, OK18.9 mi · 1,204 people · home $148,300
- Sterling, OK19.7 mi · 668 people · home $131,900
Ninnekah questions
Is Ninnekah, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ninnekah scores better for retirees than 60% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 89%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.4).
How much does a house cost in Ninnekah?
The median owner-occupied home in Ninnekah is valued at $193,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,750, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $756 a month.
What is the weather like in Ninnekah?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.7 inches of snow.
Does Ninnekah get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ninnekah since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011. 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)