The Town FilesMangum, Oklahoma
City in Greer County · population 2,762 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $96,500
- Household income
- $49,470
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 35.0
Mangum is a city of 2,762 people in Greer County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $96,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 87% of Oklahoma towns, better for families than 85% of Oklahoma towns.
How Mangum 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 Mangum is worth $96,500, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $49,470, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $651 a month. 80.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mangum | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $96,500 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $651 | $830 |
| Median household income | $49,470 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 80.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Mangum
| People | Mangum | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.6% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 10.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 11.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Mangum
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 25.2°F. About 26.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 92 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mangum since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 11, 1982 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 18, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 132 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 26, 2000.
Severe weather in Greer County since 1996
Greer County has been included in 22 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 |
| June 1, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4438: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Greer County
Greer County had 899 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $39,815 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Mangum itself the ACS puts it at 11.9%.
Public schools in Mangum
4 public schools with 640 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDISON ES | 1-5 | 244 | 17.4 |
| MANGUM HS | 9-12 | 176 | 14.7 |
| MANGUM MS | 5-8 | 146 | 16.2 |
| Mangum Early Childhood Center | PK-K | 74 | 14.8 |
Towns near Mangum
- Altus, OK18.9 mi · 18,729 people · home $152,200
- Hobart, OK25.6 mi · 3,413 people · home $71,100
- Sayre, OK29.7 mi · 4,809 people · home $77,400
Mangum questions
Is Mangum, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mangum scores better for retirees than 25% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 63%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Mangum?
The median owner-occupied home in Mangum is valued at $96,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,470, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $651 a month.
What is the weather like in Mangum?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 25.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Mangum get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mangum since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 11, 1982. 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)