The Town FilesRemy, Oklahoma
Community in Sequoyah County · population 505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $237,800
- Household income
- $130,658
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 33.7
Remy is a community of 505 people in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $237,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 88% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 71% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 70% of Oklahoma towns.
How Remy 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 Remy is worth $237,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $130,658, which is more affordable than 86% of Oklahoma towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Remy | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | — | $830 |
| Median household income | $130,658 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Remy
| People | Remy | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Remy
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Remy since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1960 about 0.8 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 145 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 10, 1974.
Severe weather in Sequoyah County since 1996
Sequoyah County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| June 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4438: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sequoyah County
Sequoyah County had 9,480 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,050 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Remy itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Remy
- Roland, OK3.4 mi · 3,316 people · home $139,800
- Muldrow, OK6.8 mi · 3,272 people · home $114,300
- Van Buren, AR8.2 mi · 23,218 people · home $181,500
- Arkoma, OK9.5 mi · 1,806 people · home $83,600
- Fort Smith, AR10.6 mi · 89,142 people · home $178,100
- Cedarville, AR11.5 mi · 1,424 people · home $165,100
- Pocola, OK14.6 mi · 4,255 people · home $151,100
- Kibler, AR15.0 mi · 1,005 people · home $210,100
Remy questions
Is Remy, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Remy scores better for retirees than 30% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 71%. 20.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Remy?
The median owner-occupied home in Remy is valued at $237,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $130,658, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Remy?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.9 inches of snow.
Does Remy get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Remy since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1960. 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)