The Town FilesMadill, Oklahoma
City in Marshall County · population 3,914 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $109,600
- Household income
- $47,522
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 31.7
Madill is a city of 3,914 people in Marshall County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $109,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better for a vacation home than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 92% of Oklahoma towns.
How Madill 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 Madill is worth $109,600, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $47,522, which is more affordable than 59% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $782 a month. 54.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Madill | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $109,600 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $782 | $830 |
| Median household income | $47,522 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Madill
| People | Madill | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.3% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 29.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 14.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 86.0% |
Weather in Madill
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.3 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 87 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madill since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1957 about 9.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 31 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 86 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 20, 2013.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| May 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4222: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 5,151 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,087 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Madill itself the ACS puts it at 6.4%.
Public schools in Madill
3 public schools with 1,751 students, about 16.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MADILL ES | PK-5 | 812 | 15.9 |
| MADILL HS | 9-12 | 575 | 17.4 |
| MADILL MS | 6-8 | 364 | 16.5 |
Towns near Madill
- Tishomingo, OK11.8 mi · 3,101 people · home $110,600
- Ardmore, OK21.8 mi · 24,725 people · home $170,000
- Calera, OK22.5 mi · 2,916 people · home $157,600
- Marietta, OK22.6 mi · 2,719 people · home $113,600
- Durant, OK22.8 mi · 18,589 people · home $163,200
- Denison, TX24.8 mi · 24,479 people · home $180,900
- Lone Grove, OK28.1 mi · 4,993 people · home $204,900
Madill questions
Is Madill, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Madill scores better for retirees than 1% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 11%. 15.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.7).
How much does a house cost in Madill?
The median owner-occupied home in Madill is valued at $109,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,522, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $782 a month.
What is the weather like in Madill?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.3 inches of snow.
Does Madill get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Madill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1957. 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)