The Town FilesRoland, Oklahoma
Town in Sequoyah County · population 3,316 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $139,800
- Household income
- $51,754
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 34.1
Roland is a town of 3,316 people in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $139,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 82% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 72% of Oklahoma towns.
How Roland 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 Roland is worth $139,800, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $51,754, which is more affordable than 36% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $855 a month. 54.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $139,800 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $855 | $830 |
| Median household income | $51,754 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Roland
| People | Roland | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 25.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 20.7 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.1% | 86.0% |
Weather in Roland
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 63 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roland since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1960 about 0.9 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 18 deaths and 142 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 139 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on April 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Sequoyah County since 1996
Sequoyah County has been included in 31 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 Sequoyah County
Sequoyah County had 9,480 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,050 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Roland itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Roland
3 public schools with 937 students, about 14.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLAND ES | PK-5 | 427 | 16.4 |
| ROLAND HS | 9-12 | 336 | 12.9 |
| ROLAND MS | 6-8 | 174 | 13.4 |
Towns near Roland
- Muldrow, OK5.1 mi · 3,272 people · home $114,300
- Fort Smith, AR8.9 mi · 89,142 people · home $178,100
- Van Buren, AR9.1 mi · 23,218 people · home $181,500
- Pocola, OK11.4 mi · 4,255 people · home $151,100
- Barling, AR14.3 mi · 4,782 people · home $140,000
- Sallisaw, OK17.1 mi · 8,510 people · home $134,100
- Alma, AR17.5 mi · 5,825 people · home $233,600
- Greenwood, AR20.6 mi · 9,516 people · home $182,900
Roland questions
Is Roland, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roland scores better for retirees than 22% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 29%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.1).
How much does a house cost in Roland?
The median owner-occupied home in Roland is valued at $139,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,754, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $855 a month.
What is the weather like in Roland?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does Roland get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1960. 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)