The Town FilesArdmore, Oklahoma
City in Carter County · population 24,725 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,000
- Household income
- $53,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 36.3
Ardmore is a city of 24,725 people in Carter County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $170,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 92% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 83% of Oklahoma towns.
How Ardmore 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 Ardmore is worth $170,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $53,900, which is more affordable than 14% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,006 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ardmore | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,006 | $830 |
| Median household income | $53,900 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Ardmore
| People | Ardmore | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 4.2% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Ardmore
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 31.5°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 81 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 46 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ardmore since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 10, 2009 about 2.7 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 4, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 158 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Carter County since 1996
Carter County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | Fire | FM-5620: Hospital Road Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Carter County
Carter County had 23,310 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,952 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Ardmore itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Ardmore
14 public schools with 5,472 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDMORE HS | 9-12 | 747 | 22.0 |
| LINCOLN ES | 3-4 | 433 | 28.9 |
| PLAINVIEW PRIMARY ES | PK-2 | 427 | 15.8 |
| PLAINVIEW HS | 9-12 | 424 | 16.3 |
| CHARLES EVANS ES | 1-2 | 420 | 28.0 |
| DICKSON HS | 9-12 | 375 | 23.4 |
| PLAINVIEW INTERMEDIATE ES | 3-5 | 373 | 14.3 |
| PLAINVIEW MS | 6-8 | 361 | 15.7 |
| JEFFERSON ES | 5-6 | 360 | 24.0 |
| DICKSON ES | PK-2 | 357 | 23.8 |
| WILL ROGERS ES | PK-K | 331 | 17.4 |
| ARDMORE MS | 7-8 | 326 | 20.4 |
Towns near Ardmore
- Lone Grove, OK7.0 mi · 4,993 people · home $204,900
- Davis, OK16.3 mi · 2,823 people · home $109,700
- Marietta, OK18.0 mi · 2,719 people · home $113,600
- Madill, OK21.8 mi · 3,914 people · home $109,600
- Sulphur, OK22.7 mi · 5,065 people · home $122,000
- Tishomingo, OK25.8 mi · 3,101 people · home $110,600
Ardmore questions
Is Ardmore, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ardmore scores better for retirees than 25% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 13%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.3).
How much does a house cost in Ardmore?
The median owner-occupied home in Ardmore is valued at $170,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,900, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,006 a month.
What is the weather like in Ardmore?
July highs average 95.3°F and January lows 31.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Ardmore get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ardmore since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 10, 2009. 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)