The Town FilesAda, Oklahoma
City in Pontotoc County · population 16,481 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,300
- Household income
- $53,507
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 32.3
Ada is a city of 16,481 people in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $169,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 97% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Oklahoma towns.
How Ada 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 Ada is worth $169,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $53,507, which is more affordable than 14% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 45.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ada | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $894 | $830 |
| Median household income | $53,507 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 45.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Ada
| People | Ada | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 13.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.8% | 86.0% |
Weather in Ada
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ada since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 21, 1991 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 69 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 24, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 156 times; the largest was 6.00 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Pontotoc County since 1996
Pontotoc County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County had 20,389 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,572 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Ada itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in Ada
16 public schools with 5,865 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADA JHS | 7-9 | 581 | 13.8 |
| ADA HS | 10-12 | 546 | 11.9 |
| LATTA ES | PK-5 | 467 | 17.3 |
| HOMER ES | PK-3 | 460 | 14.8 |
| HAYES ES | 1-2 | 435 | 16.7 |
| VANOSS ES | PK-8 | 403 | 15.5 |
| BYNG ES | 4-6 | 394 | 15.8 |
| WASHINGTON ES | 3-4 | 378 | 15.8 |
| BYNG JHS | 7-9 | 361 | 15.7 |
| ADA EC CTR | PK-K | 360 | 16.4 |
| WILLARD ES | 5-6 | 360 | 12.9 |
| BYNG HS | 10-12 | 289 | 12.0 |
Towns near Ada
- Sulphur, OK25.8 mi · 5,065 people · home $122,000
- Holdenville, OK26.6 mi · 5,934 people · home $91,600
- Wewoka, OK27.8 mi · 3,133 people · home $63,300
Ada questions
Is Ada, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ada scores better for retirees than 32% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 5%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Ada?
The median owner-occupied home in Ada is valued at $169,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,507, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Ada?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Ada get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ada since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 21, 1991. 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)