The Town FilesWalters, Oklahoma
City in Cotton County · population 2,412 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $126,900
- Household income
- $54,425
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 40.4
Walters is a city of 2,412 people in Cotton County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $126,900, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks hipper than 87% of Oklahoma towns, quieter than 77% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 74% of Oklahoma towns.
How Walters 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 Walters is worth $126,900, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $54,425, which is more affordable than 59% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $719 a month. 78.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walters | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $719 | $830 |
| Median household income | $54,425 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Walters
| People | Walters | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 27.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 13.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in Walters
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 75 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walters since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 26, 1962 about 5.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 17 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 105 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 22, 1984.
Severe weather in Cotton County since 1996
Cotton County has been included in 37 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 Cotton County
Cotton County had 1,914 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,637 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Walters itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Walters
3 public schools with 607 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALTERS ES | PK-5 | 274 | 15.2 |
| WALTERS HS | 9-12 | 194 | 13.9 |
| WALTERS MS | 6-8 | 139 | 11.6 |
Towns near Walters
- Geronimo, OK8.8 mi · 1,158 people · home $93,500
- Temple, OK9.2 mi · 862 people · home $51,600
- Lawton, OK18.3 mi · 90,381 people · home $142,100
- Empire City, OK18.8 mi · 703 people · home $193,200
- Grandfield, OK20.8 mi · 919 people · home $49,700
- Comanche, OK21.5 mi · 1,378 people · home $78,100
- Waurika, OK22.4 mi · 1,837 people · home $64,800
- Burkburnett, TX23.0 mi · 10,939 people · home $151,900
Walters questions
Is Walters, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walters scores better for retirees than 42% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 77%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Walters?
The median owner-occupied home in Walters is valued at $126,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,425, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $719 a month.
What is the weather like in Walters?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.2 inches of snow.
Does Walters get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walters since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 26, 1962. 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)