The Town FilesEl Reno, Oklahoma
City in Canadian County · population 16,989 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $165,900
- Household income
- $56,219
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 57
- Median age
- 34.8
El Reno is a city of 16,989 people in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $165,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Oklahoma towns, more vibrant than 92% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 91% of Oklahoma towns.
How El Reno 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 El Reno is worth $165,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $56,219, which is more affordable than 20% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $968 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | El Reno | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $968 | $830 |
| Median household income | $56,219 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in El Reno
| People | El Reno | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.3% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.1 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.7% | 86.0% |
Weather in El Reno
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 34.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of El Reno since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF5, struck on May 24, 2011 about 3.4 miles from the town center and killed 7. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 19 deaths and 172 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 110 times; the largest was 7.00 inches on April 30, 1961.
Severe weather in Canadian County since 1996
Canadian County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Fire | FM-5669: Train Trestle 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 Canadian County
Canadian County had 39,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,576 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in El Reno itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in El Reno
9 public schools with 3,688 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EL RENO HS | 9-12 | 1,049 | 18.1 |
| ETTA DALE JHS | 7-8 | 425 | 17.7 |
| LINCOLN LEARNING CTR | 3-4 | 415 | 18.9 |
| LESLIE F ROBLYER LEARNING CTR | 5-6 | 379 | 15.8 |
| ROSE WITCHER ES | 1-2 | 361 | 15.0 |
| BANNER PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 319 | 15.2 |
| HILLCREST ES | PK-K | 311 | 14.1 |
| DARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 255 | 21.3 |
| RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 174 | 24.9 |
Towns near El Reno
- Yukon, OK11.1 mi · 23,630 people · home $198,900
- Piedmont, OK14.9 mi · 7,402 people · home $330,100
- Mustang, OK16.9 mi · 19,879 people · home $239,200
- Bethany, OK18.1 mi · 20,831 people · home $171,600
- Warr Acres, OK19.3 mi · 10,452 people · home $164,500
- Tuttle, OK19.6 mi · 7,413 people · home $320,500
- Kingfisher, OK21.0 mi · 4,903 people · home $227,900
- Hinton, OK22.4 mi · 4,917 people · home $170,800
El Reno questions
Is El Reno, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, El Reno scores better for retirees than 13% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 6%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in El Reno?
The median owner-occupied home in El Reno is valued at $165,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,219, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $968 a month.
What is the weather like in El Reno?
July highs average 93.5°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.5 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does El Reno get tornadoes?
57 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of El Reno since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF5 on May 24, 2011. 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)