The Town FilesNorth Enid, Oklahoma
Town in Garfield County · population 1,003 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,200
- Household income
- $79,554
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 43.3
North Enid is a town of 1,003 people in Garfield County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $183,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 81% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 80% of Oklahoma towns.
How North Enid 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 North Enid is worth $183,200, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $79,554, which is more affordable than 59% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $779 a month. 95.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Enid | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $779 | $830 |
| Median household income | $79,554 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 95.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Enid
| People | North Enid | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 13.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in North Enid
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Enid since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 23, 2026 about 5.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 174 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 4, 1989.
Severe weather in Garfield County since 1996
Garfield County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Garfield County
Garfield County had 23,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,343 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in North Enid itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Towns near North Enid
- Enid, OK2.7 mi · 51,308 people · home $154,900
- Waukomis, OK11.3 mi · 1,349 people · home $149,000
- Lahoma, OK13.2 mi · 539 people · home $94,600
- Pond Creek, OK15.7 mi · 885 people · home $153,300
- Garber, OK15.7 mi · 725 people · home $69,400
- Hennessey, OK23.6 mi · 2,151 people · home $161,500
- Helena, OK23.7 mi · 1,537 people · home $66,700
- Billings, OK24.3 mi · 578 people · home $56,000
North Enid questions
Is North Enid, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Enid scores better for retirees than 17% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 22%. 30.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in North Enid?
The median owner-occupied home in North Enid is valued at $183,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,554, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $779 a month.
What is the weather like in North Enid?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does North Enid get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Enid since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 23, 2026. 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)