The Town FilesDewey, Oklahoma
City in Washington County · population 3,372 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,000
- Household income
- $42,695
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 47.6
Dewey is a city of 3,372 people in Washington County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $119,000, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better transit than 99% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 78% of Oklahoma towns.
How Dewey 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 Dewey is worth $119,000, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $42,695, which is more affordable than 30% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $922 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dewey | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $922 | $830 |
| Median household income | $42,695 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Dewey
| People | Dewey | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Dewey
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 39.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.2 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 71 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dewey since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 6, 2024 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 127 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 109 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 8, 2000.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4950: Severe Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| February 19, 2026 | Fire | FM-5621: Rattlesnake Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 31, 2023 | Fire | FM-5460: Gap Road Fire, Oklahoma Fmag |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Washington County
Washington County had 18,959 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,973 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Dewey itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Dewey
3 public schools with 1,206 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWEY ES | PK-5 | 578 | 17.0 |
| DEWEY HS | 9-12 | 368 | 14.7 |
| DEWEY MS | 6-8 | 260 | 15.3 |
Towns near Dewey
- Bartlesville, OK3.7 mi · 37,290 people · home $167,200
- Nowata, OK17.6 mi · 3,517 people · home $89,900
- Coffeyville, KS22.9 mi · 8,826 people · home $60,800
- Pawhuska, OK23.6 mi · 2,984 people · home $114,200
- Collinsville, OK29.4 mi · 7,881 people · home $225,400
Dewey questions
Is Dewey, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dewey scores better for retirees than 76% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 29%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.6).
How much does a house cost in Dewey?
The median owner-occupied home in Dewey is valued at $119,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,695, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $922 a month.
What is the weather like in Dewey?
July highs average 92.7°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.7 inches of precipitation a year and 8.2 inches of snow.
Does Dewey get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dewey 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)