The Town FilesRoff, Oklahoma
Town in Pontotoc County · population 632 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $86,800
- Household income
- $57,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 33.3
Roff is a town of 632 people in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $86,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for families than 98% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 96% of Oklahoma towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Oklahoma
- #3 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma With Mild Winters
- #5 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Oklahoma
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Oklahoma
- #16 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma
How Roff 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 Roff is worth $86,800, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $57,500, which is more affordable than 93% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $742 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roff | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $742 | $830 |
| Median household income | $57,500 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Roff
| People | Roff | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 36.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in Roff
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 40.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roff since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 27, 2024 about 4.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 33 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 62 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 25, 1997.
Severe weather in Pontotoc County since 1996
Pontotoc County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County had 20,389 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,572 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Roff itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Roff
2 public schools with 272 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROFF ES | PK-8 | 184 | 13.1 |
| ROFF HS | 9-12 | 88 | 12.6 |
Towns near Roff
- Pickett, OK11.1 mi · 774 people · home $168,600
- Latta, OK11.4 mi · 1,465 people · home $159,700
- Sulphur, OK12.1 mi · 5,065 people · home $122,000
- Stratford, OK13.3 mi · 1,405 people · home $100,500
- Ada, OK13.7 mi · 16,481 people · home $169,300
- Wynnewood, OK18.3 mi · 1,927 people · home $111,600
- Byng, OK19.1 mi · 1,393 people · home $177,400
- Pauls Valley, OK22.5 mi · 5,992 people · home $98,200
Roff questions
Is Roff, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roff scores better for retirees than 96% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 90%. 9.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Roff?
The median owner-occupied home in Roff is valued at $86,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,500, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is $742 a month.
What is the weather like in Roff?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Roff get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roff since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 27, 2024. 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)