The Town FilesSpencer, Oklahoma
City in Oklahoma County · population 3,978 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,000
- Household income
- $59,861
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 84
- Median age
- 44.2
Spencer is a city of 3,978 people in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $157,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better transit than 96% of Oklahoma towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Oklahoma towns, better for cycling than 77% of Oklahoma towns.
How Spencer 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 Spencer is worth $157,000, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $59,861, which is more affordable than 41% of Oklahoma towns. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Spencer | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,000 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | — | $830 |
| Median household income | $59,861 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Spencer
| People | Spencer | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.7% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 86.0% |
Weather in Spencer
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 27.0°F. About 36.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.1 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 72 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
84 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencer since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 31 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 10, 2010 about 9.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 15 deaths and 528 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 22, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 379 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 10, 2010.
Severe weather in Oklahoma County since 1996
Oklahoma County has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | Fire | FM-5669: Train Trestle Fire |
| May 21, 2025 | Fire | DR-4866: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 18, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4862: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5562: Luther Fire |
| March 31, 2023 | Fire | FM-5459: Hefner Fire, Oklahoma Fmag |
Jobs and pay in Oklahoma County
Oklahoma County had 495,002 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,904 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Spencer itself the ACS puts it at 8.7%.
Public schools in Spencer
2 public schools with 768 students, about 17.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAR SPENCER HS | 9-12 | 401 | 18.2 |
| SPENCER ES | 2-4 | 367 | 16.7 |
Towns near Spencer
- Midwest City, OK3.6 mi · 58,409 people · home $164,500
- Del City, OK5.8 mi · 21,822 people · home $126,800
- Choctaw, OK6.0 mi · 12,182 people · home $242,100
- Jones, OK6.0 mi · 2,885 people · home $219,300
- Oklahoma City, OK8.5 mi · 681,054 people · home $231,300
- Nichols Hills, OK10.0 mi · 3,870 people · home $818,500
- Harrah, OK11.0 mi · 6,245 people · home $225,400
- The Village, OK11.2 mi · 9,538 people · home $211,800
Spencer questions
Is Spencer, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Spencer scores better for retirees than 37% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 14%. 23.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.2).
How much does a house cost in Spencer?
The median owner-occupied home in Spencer is valued at $157,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,861, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Spencer?
July highs average 93.1°F and January lows 27.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.4 inches of precipitation a year and 4.1 inches of snow.
Does Spencer get tornadoes?
84 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Spencer since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2010. 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)