The Town FilesRingling, Oklahoma
Town in Jefferson County · population 869 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $74,800
- Household income
- $41,111
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.6
Ringling is a town of 869 people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $74,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 88% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 88% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 81% of Oklahoma towns.
How Ringling 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 Ringling is worth $74,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $41,111, which is more affordable than 86% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $533 a month. 71.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ringling | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $74,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $533 | $830 |
| Median household income | $41,111 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 71.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Ringling
| People | Ringling | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 30.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.2% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 66.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Ringling
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 37.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ringling since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2023 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 104 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 6, 1974.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 964 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $37,825 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Ringling itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Ringling
3 public schools with 325 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RINGLING ES | PK-6 | 168 | 15.3 |
| RINGLING HS | 10-12 | 85 | 14.2 |
| RINGLING JHS | 7-9 | 72 | 12.0 |
Towns near Ringling
- Healdton, OK7.0 mi · 2,328 people · home $66,400
- Wilson, OK9.5 mi · 1,399 people · home $102,500
- Lone Grove, OK19.3 mi · 4,993 people · home $204,900
- Velma, OK19.7 mi · 554 people · home $111,500
- Nocona Hills, TX22.8 mi · 637 people · home $231,300
- Ryan, OK23.4 mi · 667 people · home $48,400
- Waurika, OK24.9 mi · 1,837 people · home $64,800
- Comanche, OK25.6 mi · 1,378 people · home $78,100
Ringling questions
Is Ringling, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ringling scores better for retirees than 54% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 81%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Ringling?
The median owner-occupied home in Ringling is valued at $74,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $41,111, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $533 a month.
What is the weather like in Ringling?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Ringling get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ringling since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2023. 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)