The Town FilesTalihina, Oklahoma
Town in Le Flore County · population 925 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,000
- Household income
- $40,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 45.3
Talihina is a town of 925 people in Le Flore County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $72,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 90% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Talihina 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 Talihina is worth $72,000, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $40,500, which is more affordable than 86% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $364 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Talihina | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $364 | $830 |
| Median household income | $40,500 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Talihina
| People | Talihina | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 32.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Talihina
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 29.7°F. About 50.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 73 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Talihina since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 26, 1976 about 2.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 17 deaths and 65 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 11, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 26, 1991.
Severe weather in Le Flore County since 1996
Le Flore County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 Le Flore County
Le Flore County had 11,691 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,224 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Talihina itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Talihina
5 public schools with 722 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| TALIHINA ES | PK-6 | 262 | 13.1 |
| TALIHINA HS | 9-12 | 181 | 12.1 |
| BUFFALO VALLEY ES | PK-8 | 135 | 12.3 |
| BUFFALO VALLEY HS | 9-12 | 73 | 12.2 |
| TALIHINA JHS | 7-8 | 71 | 10.1 |
Towns near Talihina
- Red Oak, OK13.9 mi · 537 people · home $71,300
- Wilburton, OK18.7 mi · 2,285 people · home $93,600
- Clayton, OK21.2 mi · 555 people · home $56,300
- Wister, OK23.7 mi · 1,031 people · home $106,500
- Heavener, OK26.5 mi · 2,985 people · home $59,200
- Howe, OK26.6 mi · 625 people · home $108,600
Talihina questions
Is Talihina, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Talihina scores better for retirees than 89% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 96%. 32.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Talihina?
The median owner-occupied home in Talihina is valued at $72,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,500, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $364 a month.
What is the weather like in Talihina?
July highs average 93.9°F and January lows 29.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.7 inches of snow.
Does Talihina get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Talihina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 26, 1976. 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)