The Town FilesRyan, Oklahoma
Town in Jefferson County · population 667 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $48,400
- Household income
- $53,092
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 35.7
Ryan is a town of 667 people in Jefferson County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $48,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more of a college town than 82% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
- #2 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Oklahoma
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Oklahoma With the Cheapest Homes
- #8 in 25 Small Towns in Oklahoma With the Mildest Winters
- #12 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Oklahoma With Mild Winters
- #20 in 25 Small Towns in Oklahoma With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
How Ryan 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 Ryan is worth $48,400, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 0.9 times the median household income of $53,092, which is more affordable than 100% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $500 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ryan | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $48,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $500 | $830 |
| Median household income | $53,092 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 0.9× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Ryan
| People | Ryan | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 12.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Ryan
July highs average 97.0°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 32.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 100 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 57 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ryan since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 10, 1979 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 46 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on May 10, 1975.
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 Ryan itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Ryan
2 public schools with 254 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN ES | PK-8 | 179 | 16.3 |
| RYAN HS | 9-12 | 75 | 9.4 |
Towns near Ryan
- Waurika, OK12.0 mi · 1,837 people · home $64,800
- Petrolia, TX15.9 mi · 514 people · home $95,600
- Henrietta, TX19.8 mi · 3,111 people · home $145,600
- Nocona, TX20.9 mi · 3,002 people · home $122,400
- Nocona Hills, TX21.9 mi · 637 people · home $231,300
- Ringling, OK23.4 mi · 869 people · home $74,800
- Temple, OK23.6 mi · 862 people · home $51,600
- Comanche, OK23.6 mi · 1,378 people · home $78,100
Ryan questions
Is Ryan, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ryan scores better for retirees than 54% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 28%. 23.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Ryan?
The median owner-occupied home in Ryan is valued at $48,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,092, so homes cost about 0.9 times income. Median rent is $500 a month.
What is the weather like in Ryan?
July highs average 97.0°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.6 inches of snow.
Does Ryan get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ryan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 10, 1979. 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)