The Town FilesOklahoma City, Oklahoma
City in Oklahoma County · population 681,054 (2020 Census) · spans 4 counties
- Median home
- $231,300
- Household income
- $68,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 121
- Median age
- 35.1
Oklahoma City is a city of 681,054 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $231,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 94% of Oklahoma towns.
How Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City is worth $231,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $68,656, which is more affordable than 10% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,130 a month. 58.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oklahoma City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,130 | $830 |
| Median household income | $68,656 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.6% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Oklahoma City
| People | Oklahoma City | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Oklahoma City
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
121 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oklahoma City since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 43 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 20, 2013 about 9.9 miles from the town center and killed 24. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 51 deaths and 1,071 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 606 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 16, 1960.
Severe weather in Oklahoma County since 1996
Oklahoma County has been included in 52 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 |
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5562: Luther Fire |
| March 31, 2023 | Fire | FM-5459: Hefner Fire, Oklahoma Fmag |
Jobs and pay in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County had 495,002 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,904 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Oklahoma City itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Oklahoma City
142 public schools with 80,315 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTMOORE HS | 9-12 | 2,635 | 21.3 |
| PUTNAM CITY HS | 9-12 | 2,002 | 19.4 |
| PUTNAM CITY WEST HS | 9-12 | 1,935 | 15.9 |
| NORTHWEST CLASSEN HS | 9-12 | 1,902 | 19.4 |
| U. S. GRANT HS | 9-12 | 1,698 | 18.7 |
| PUTNAM CITY NORTH HS | 9-12 | 1,577 | 15.6 |
| CAPITOL HILL HS | 9-12 | 1,552 | 16.5 |
| CARL ALBERT HS | 9-12 | 1,112 | 18.5 |
| SANTA FE SOUTH HS (charter) | 9-12 | 1,090 | 20.2 |
| TAFT MS | 5-8 | 1,056 | 13.9 |
| JEFFERSON MS | 5-8 | 941 | 18.5 |
| HEFNER MS | 6-8 | 891 | 13.7 |
Towns near Oklahoma City
- Del City, OK4.3 mi · 21,822 people · home $126,800
- Nichols Hills, OK5.7 mi · 3,870 people · home $818,500
- Warr Acres, OK7.2 mi · 10,452 people · home $164,500
- The Village, OK7.5 mi · 9,538 people · home $211,800
- Bethany, OK7.7 mi · 20,831 people · home $171,600
- Midwest City, OK7.8 mi · 58,409 people · home $164,500
- Spencer, OK8.5 mi · 3,978 people · home $157,000
- Moore, OK9.8 mi · 62,793 people · home $204,500
Oklahoma City questions
Is Oklahoma City, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oklahoma City scores better for retirees than 9% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 2%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Oklahoma City?
The median owner-occupied home in Oklahoma City is valued at $231,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,656, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,130 a month.
What is the weather like in Oklahoma City?
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 Oklahoma City get tornadoes?
121 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oklahoma City 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)