The Town FilesChickasha, Oklahoma
City in Grady County · population 16,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $130,300
- Household income
- $54,111
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 36.1
Chickasha is a city of 16,051 people in Grady County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $130,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Chickasha 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 Chickasha is worth $130,300, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $54,111, which is more affordable than 54% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $888 a month. 52.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chickasha | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $888 | $830 |
| Median household income | $54,111 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Chickasha
| People | Chickasha | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 18.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Chickasha
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 26.8°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 79 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickasha since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on May 3, 1999 about 8.3 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 103 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 161 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on April 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Grady County since 1996
Grady County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5569: Norge Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Grady County
Grady County had 13,583 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,591 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Chickasha itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Public schools in Chickasha
7 public schools with 2,905 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICKASHA HS | 9-12 | 753 | 16.0 |
| GRAND AVENUE ES | 2-4 | 502 | 17.3 |
| BILL WALLACE EC CTR | PK-1 | 457 | 16.3 |
| PIONEER PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 386 | 16.1 |
| CHICKASHA MS | 7-8 | 307 | 16.2 |
| LINCOLN ES | 5-6 | 268 | 16.8 |
| FRIEND PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 232 | 16.6 |
Towns near Chickasha
- Anadarko, OK16.9 mi · 5,745 people · home $89,300
- Blanchard, OK17.7 mi · 8,879 people · home $295,000
- Tuttle, OK21.8 mi · 7,413 people · home $320,500
- Lindsay, OK23.6 mi · 2,864 people · home $112,200
- Newcastle, OK24.3 mi · 10,984 people · home $271,800
- Elgin, OK26.5 mi · 3,656 people · home $260,700
- Goldsby, OK26.7 mi · 2,694 people · home $399,000
- Mustang, OK27.3 mi · 19,879 people · home $239,200
Chickasha questions
Is Chickasha, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chickasha scores better for retirees than 26% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 13%. 16.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Chickasha?
The median owner-occupied home in Chickasha is valued at $130,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,111, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $888 a month.
What is the weather like in Chickasha?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 26.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 4.7 inches of snow.
Does Chickasha get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickasha since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on May 3, 1999. 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)