The Town FilesElgin, Oklahoma
City in Comanche County · population 3,656 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $260,700
- Household income
- $96,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 32.2
Elgin is a city of 3,656 people in Comanche County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $260,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for families than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 97% of Oklahoma towns.
How Elgin 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 Elgin is worth $260,700, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $96,250, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,225 a month. 74.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elgin | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $260,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,225 | $830 |
| Median household income | $96,250 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.8% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Elgin
| People | Elgin | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.8% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 35.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 27.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 29.0 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Elgin
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 34.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 70 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elgin since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 3, 1999 about 6.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 21, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 179 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 15, 2023.
Severe weather in Comanche County since 1996
Comanche County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: 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 |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Comanche County
Comanche County had 41,346 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,305 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Elgin itself the ACS puts it at 7.2%.
Public schools in Elgin
3 public schools with 2,486 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELGIN ES | PK-4 | 926 | 17.5 |
| ELGIN HS | 9-12 | 791 | 19.3 |
| ELGIN MS | 5-8 | 769 | 17.9 |
Towns near Elgin
- Lawton, OK13.6 mi · 90,381 people · home $142,100
- Anadarko, OK19.5 mi · 5,745 people · home $89,300
- Cache, OK21.4 mi · 2,930 people · home $162,700
- Marlow, OK22.1 mi · 4,385 people · home $136,300
- Chickasha, OK26.5 mi · 16,051 people · home $130,300
- Duncan, OK28.4 mi · 22,692 people · home $131,500
Elgin questions
Is Elgin, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elgin scores better for retirees than 65% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 10%. 7.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.2).
How much does a house cost in Elgin?
The median owner-occupied home in Elgin is valued at $260,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,250, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,225 a month.
What is the weather like in Elgin?
July highs average 95.9°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.1 inches of snow.
Does Elgin get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Elgin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 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)