The Town FilesCleveland, Oklahoma
City in Pawnee County · population 3,205 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,800
- Household income
- $55,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.8
Cleveland is a city of 3,205 people in Pawnee County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $117,800, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Cleveland 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 Cleveland is worth $117,800, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $55,357, which is more affordable than 69% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $818 a month. 65.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cleveland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $818 | $830 |
| Median household income | $55,357 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 65.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cleveland
| People | Cleveland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.6 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 86.0% |
Weather in Cleveland
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 27.7°F. About 41.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 64 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 77 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 6, 2024 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 117 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 92 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 13, 1985.
Severe weather in Pawnee County since 1996
Pawnee County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 19, 2025 | Fire | FM-5572: 328 Fire |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5567: Keystone Fire |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5568: Barn Fire |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Pawnee County
Pawnee County had 3,458 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,260 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Cleveland itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Cleveland
4 public schools with 1,603 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEVELAND HS | 9-12 | 492 | 18.2 |
| CLEVELAND PRIMARY ES | PK-2 | 394 | 16.4 |
| CLEVELAND MS | 6-8 | 373 | 15.5 |
| CLEVELAND INTERMEDIATE ES | 3-5 | 344 | 15.0 |
Towns near Cleveland
- Hominy, OK8.8 mi · 3,329 people · home $82,200
- Mannford, OK14.6 mi · 3,262 people · home $165,300
- Sand Springs, OK22.5 mi · 19,874 people · home $197,700
- Drumright, OK23.3 mi · 2,560 people · home $85,600
- Pawhuska, OK26.0 mi · 2,984 people · home $114,200
- Cushing, OK28.0 mi · 8,327 people · home $114,500
- Turley, OK28.5 mi · 2,607 people · home $54,600
- Sapulpa, OK28.8 mi · 21,929 people · home $171,600
Cleveland questions
Is Cleveland, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cleveland scores better for retirees than 62% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 50%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.8).
How much does a house cost in Cleveland?
The median owner-occupied home in Cleveland is valued at $117,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,357, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $818 a month.
What is the weather like in Cleveland?
July highs average 92.6°F and January lows 27.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.8 inches of precipitation a year and 7.0 inches of snow.
Does Cleveland get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cleveland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 6, 2024. 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)