The Town FilesMcClain County, Oklahoma
45,273 people. The median home is worth $255,900 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $84,552.
Towns in McClain County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | 10,984 | $271,800 | $93,398 | 38.4 |
| Blanchard | 8,879 | $295,000 | $91,473 | 39.6 |
| Purcell | 6,651 | $171,600 | $63,457 | 35.0 |
| Goldsby | 2,694 | $399,000 | $103,333 | 39.0 |
People and housing
| McClain County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $954 | $830 |
| Median household income | $84,552 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 38.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.5% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
12,439 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,650 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 808 storm events in McClain County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
McClain County has been included in 44 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 22, 2026 | Fire | FM-5627: Dibble Creek Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 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 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).