The Town FilesWaukomis, Oklahoma
Town in Garfield County · population 1,349 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $149,000
- Household income
- $61,339
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 48.3
Waukomis is a town of 1,349 people in Garfield County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $149,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks quieter than 91% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 91% of Oklahoma towns, better for retirees than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Waukomis 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 Waukomis is worth $149,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $61,339, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $710 a month. 89.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waukomis | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $710 | $830 |
| Median household income | $61,339 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 89.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Waukomis
| People | Waukomis | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in Waukomis
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 33.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waukomis since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 23, 2026 about 3.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 23, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 178 times; the largest was 8.00 inches on April 26, 1971.
Severe weather in Garfield County since 1996
Garfield County has been included in 25 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 |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Garfield County
Garfield County had 23,271 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,343 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Waukomis itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Waukomis
4 public schools with 575 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAUKOMIS ES | PK-8 | 271 | 15.1 |
| PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE HS | 9-12 | 124 | 13.8 |
| WAUKOMIS HS | 9-12 | 107 | 15.3 |
| PIONEER-PLEASANT VALE JHS | 7-8 | 73 | 12.2 |
Towns near Waukomis
- Enid, OK8.5 mi · 51,308 people · home $154,900
- North Enid, OK11.3 mi · 1,003 people · home $183,200
- Hennessey, OK12.5 mi · 2,151 people · home $161,500
- Lahoma, OK12.6 mi · 539 people · home $94,600
- Garber, OK20.7 mi · 725 people · home $69,400
- Okeene, OK25.9 mi · 1,090 people · home $112,000
- Pond Creek, OK27.0 mi · 885 people · home $153,300
- Helena, OK27.3 mi · 1,537 people · home $66,700
Waukomis questions
Is Waukomis, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waukomis scores better for retirees than 89% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 91%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Waukomis?
The median owner-occupied home in Waukomis is valued at $149,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,339, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $710 a month.
What is the weather like in Waukomis?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.3 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Waukomis get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waukomis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 23, 2026. 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)