The Town FilesYukon, Oklahoma
City in Canadian County · population 23,630 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $198,900
- Household income
- $75,273
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 68
- Median age
- 39.7
Yukon is a city of 23,630 people in Canadian County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $198,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Oklahoma towns, more upscale than 93% of Oklahoma towns, more walkable than 89% of Oklahoma towns.
How Yukon 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 Yukon is worth $198,900, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $75,273, which is more affordable than 41% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $1,274 a month. 68.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Yukon | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,900 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $1,274 | $830 |
| Median household income | $75,273 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 68.9% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Yukon
| People | Yukon | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.0% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 86.0% |
Weather in Yukon
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 30.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.9 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 73 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yukon since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 20 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 30, 1978 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 73 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 307 times; the largest was 4.25 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Canadian County since 1996
Canadian County has been included in 40 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 |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Canadian County
Canadian County had 39,390 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,576 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Yukon itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Yukon
18 public schools with 13,358 students, about 17.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| YUKON HS | 9-12 | 2,914 | 20.8 |
| YUKON MS | 7-8 | 1,404 | 18.2 |
| INDEPENDENCE INTERMEDIATE SCHL | 4-6 | 775 | 17.6 |
| SURREY HILLS ES | PK-3 | 764 | 17.4 |
| MUSTANG TRAILS ES | PK-4 | 740 | 17.2 |
| MUSTANG CREEK ES | PK-4 | 726 | 17.7 |
| MUSTANG NORTH MS | 7-8 | 715 | 16.6 |
| STONE RIDGE ES | 1-4 | 638 | 17.7 |
| LAKEVIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 4-6 | 626 | 17.9 |
| PIEDMONT EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | PK-K | 615 | 17.6 |
| MEADOW BROOK INTERMEDIATE ES | 5-6 | 592 | 15.2 |
| MUSTANG CENTRAL MS | 7-8 | 552 | 13.5 |
Towns near Yukon
- Bethany, OK7.0 mi · 20,831 people · home $171,600
- Warr Acres, OK8.3 mi · 10,452 people · home $164,500
- Mustang, OK9.0 mi · 19,879 people · home $239,200
- Piedmont, OK10.8 mi · 7,402 people · home $330,100
- El Reno, OK11.1 mi · 16,989 people · home $165,900
- The Village, OK12.3 mi · 9,538 people · home $211,800
- Nichols Hills, OK12.7 mi · 3,870 people · home $818,500
- Tuttle, OK14.1 mi · 7,413 people · home $320,500
Yukon questions
Is Yukon, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Yukon scores better for retirees than 51% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 11%. 18.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in Yukon?
The median owner-occupied home in Yukon is valued at $198,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,273, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,274 a month.
What is the weather like in Yukon?
July highs average 94.7°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.7 inches of precipitation a year and 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Yukon get tornadoes?
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Yukon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 30, 1978. 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)