The Town FilesVinita, Oklahoma
City in Craig County · population 5,193 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,200
- Household income
- $47,025
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 48
- Median age
- 37.6
Vinita is a city of 5,193 people in Craig County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $96,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 95% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 90% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 82% of Oklahoma towns.
How Vinita 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 Vinita is worth $96,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $47,025, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 61.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vinita | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $828 | $830 |
| Median household income | $47,025 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Vinita
| People | Vinita | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Vinita
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 69 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinita since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 21 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 7, 1980 about 6.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 15, 2020.
Severe weather in Craig County since 1996
Craig County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: 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 Craig County
Craig County had 4,998 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,540 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Vinita itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Vinita
4 public schools with 1,321 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINITA ES | PK-5 | 579 | 14.8 |
| VINITA HS | 9-12 | 400 | 16.0 |
| EWING HALSELL MS | 6-8 | 293 | 16.3 |
| WHITE OAK PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 49 | 12.3 |
Towns near Vinita
- Grove, OK15.8 mi · 6,956 people · home $244,300
- Miami, OK19.9 mi · 12,969 people · home $107,600
- Pryor Creek, OK27.5 mi · 9,444 people · home $166,400
Vinita questions
Is Vinita, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vinita scores better for retirees than 26% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 44%. 16.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Vinita?
The median owner-occupied home in Vinita is valued at $96,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,025, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Vinita?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Vinita get tornadoes?
48 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vinita since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 7, 1980. 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)