The Town FilesPauls Valley, Oklahoma
City in Garvin County · population 5,992 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $98,200
- Household income
- $50,357
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 38
- Median age
- 37.8
Pauls Valley is a city of 5,992 people in Garvin County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $98,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 79% of Oklahoma towns, easier by car than 76% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 74% of Oklahoma towns.
How Pauls Valley 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 Pauls Valley is worth $98,200, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $50,357, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $852 a month. 50.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pauls Valley | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $98,200 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $852 | $830 |
| Median household income | $50,357 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 50.0% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pauls Valley
| People | Pauls Valley | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.4% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.5% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Pauls Valley
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 38.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pauls Valley since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 9, 2016 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 25, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 93 times; the largest was 5.25 inches on May 14, 2003.
Severe weather in Garvin County since 1996
Garvin County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Garvin County
Garvin County had 9,747 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,234 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Pauls Valley itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Pauls Valley
5 public schools with 1,734 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauls Valley Elementary School | PK-3 | 457 | 13.4 |
| PAULS VALLEY JHS | 7-9 | 341 | 15.5 |
| PAULS VALLEY HS | 10-12 | 334 | 15.9 |
| WHITEBEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL | PK-8 | 311 | 12.0 |
| Pauls Valley Intermediate School | 4-6 | 291 | 14.6 |
Towns near Pauls Valley
- Davis, OK19.6 mi · 2,823 people · home $109,700
- Sulphur, OK19.8 mi · 5,065 people · home $122,000
- Purcell, OK23.3 mi · 6,651 people · home $171,600
- Lindsay, OK23.7 mi · 2,864 people · home $112,200
- Slaughterville, OK26.8 mi · 4,163 people · home $219,400
Pauls Valley questions
Is Pauls Valley, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pauls Valley scores better for retirees than 45% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 54%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Pauls Valley?
The median owner-occupied home in Pauls Valley is valued at $98,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,357, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $852 a month.
What is the weather like in Pauls Valley?
July highs average 94.8°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Pauls Valley get tornadoes?
38 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pauls Valley since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 9, 2016. 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)