The Town FilesCalera, Oklahoma
Town in Bryan County · population 2,916 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,600
- Household income
- $64,449
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 31.3
Calera is a town of 2,916 people in Bryan County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $157,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for young professionals than 85% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 80% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 71% of Oklahoma towns.
How Calera 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 Calera is worth $157,600, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $64,449, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,089 a month. 47.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Calera | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $830 |
| Median household income | $64,449 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 47.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2001 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Calera
| People | Calera | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 28.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 14.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.5% | 86.0% |
Weather in Calera
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 44.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calera since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1957 about 0.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 4, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 78 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 15, 1990.
Severe weather in Bryan County since 1996
Bryan County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4453: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Bryan County
Bryan County had 21,863 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,881 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Calera itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Calera
2 public schools with 923 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALERA ES | PK-8 | 703 | 16.3 |
| CALERA HS | 9-12 | 220 | 12.2 |
Towns near Calera
- Durant, OK4.9 mi · 18,589 people · home $163,200
- Denison, TX14.3 mi · 24,479 people · home $180,900
- Madill, OK22.5 mi · 3,914 people · home $109,600
- Sherman, TX23.8 mi · 43,645 people · home $243,500
- Tishomingo, OK25.8 mi · 3,101 people · home $110,600
- Bonham, TX27.4 mi · 10,408 people · home $201,800
Calera questions
Is Calera, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Calera scores better for retirees than 48% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 20%. 10.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Calera?
The median owner-occupied home in Calera is valued at $157,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,449, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $1,089 a month.
What is the weather like in Calera?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Calera get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Calera since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1957. 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)