The Town FilesWashington, Oklahoma
Town in McClain County · population 673 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $241,700
- Household income
- $90,321
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 76
- Median age
- 37.3
Washington is a town of 673 people in McClain County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $241,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 84% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 77% of Oklahoma towns.
How Washington 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 Washington is worth $241,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $90,321, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $2,160 a month. 55.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Washington | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $2,160 | $830 |
| Median household income | $90,321 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Washington
| People | Washington | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 32.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in Washington
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
76 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 22 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 24, 2011 about 3.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 113 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 8, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 203 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 27, 2017.
Severe weather in McClain County since 1996
McClain County has been included in 44 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5627: Dibble Creek Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: 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 |
Jobs and pay in McClain County
McClain County had 12,439 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,650 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Washington itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Washington
3 public schools with 1,229 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON ES | PK-5 | 603 | 15.1 |
| WASHINGTON HS | 9-12 | 352 | 16.0 |
| WASHINGTON MS | 6-8 | 274 | 15.2 |
Towns near Washington
- Goldsby, OK4.8 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Cole, OK5.1 mi · 624 people · home $235,700
- Purcell, OK7.0 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Dibble, OK8.1 mi · 867 people · home $186,100
- Noble, OK8.7 mi · 6,985 people · home $190,200
- Lexington, OK9.2 mi · 2,010 people · home $92,000
- Blanchard, OK12.0 mi · 8,879 people · home $295,000
- Slaughterville, OK12.1 mi · 4,163 people · home $219,400
Washington questions
Is Washington, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Washington scores better for retirees than 84% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 66%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.3).
How much does a house cost in Washington?
The median owner-occupied home in Washington is valued at $241,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,321, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $2,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Washington?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Washington get tornadoes?
76 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Washington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011. 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)