The Town FilesSkiatook, Oklahoma
City in Osage County · population 8,450 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $182,600
- Household income
- $57,480
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 36.5
Skiatook is a city of 8,450 people in Osage County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $182,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 80% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 75% of Oklahoma towns.
How Skiatook 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 Skiatook is worth $182,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $57,480, which is more affordable than 14% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $961 a month. 69.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Skiatook | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $961 | $830 |
| Median household income | $57,480 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 69.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Skiatook
| People | Skiatook | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Skiatook
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 41.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.7 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
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Skiatook since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 26, 1991 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 55 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 147 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on August 1, 1986.
Severe weather in Osage County since 1996
Osage County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4950: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 19, 2026 | Fire | FM-5621: Rattlesnake Fire |
| October 30, 2024 | Fire | FM-5544: North Road Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Osage County
Osage County had 7,666 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,858 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Skiatook itself the ACS puts it at 3.9%.
Public schools in Skiatook
5 public schools with 2,319 students, about 18.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIATOOK HS | 9-12 | 685 | 17.6 |
| NEWMAN MS | 6-8 | 505 | 18.0 |
| MARRS ES | PK-1 | 474 | 17.6 |
| SKIATOOK ES | 2-3 | 348 | 20.5 |
| SKIATOOK INTERMEDIATE ES | 4-5 | 307 | 17.1 |
Towns near Skiatook
- Collinsville, OK4.9 mi · 7,881 people · home $225,400
- Turley, OK7.0 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Owasso, OK7.4 mi · 38,240 people · home $243,100
- Catoosa, OK15.1 mi · 7,440 people · home $178,800
- Tulsa, OK15.3 mi · 413,066 people · home $205,300
- Verdigris, OK17.1 mi · 5,256 people · home $229,100
- Sand Springs, OK17.9 mi · 19,874 people · home $197,700
- Claremore, OK18.8 mi · 19,580 people · home $188,700
Skiatook questions
Is Skiatook, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Skiatook scores better for retirees than 40% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 27%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.5).
How much does a house cost in Skiatook?
The median owner-occupied home in Skiatook is valued at $182,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,480, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $961 a month.
What is the weather like in Skiatook?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.0 inches of precipitation a year and 8.7 inches of snow.
Does Skiatook get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Skiatook since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 26, 1991. 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)