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Ardmore.
About
Life in Ardmore
Ardmore is a south-central Oklahoma town just south of the Arbuckle Mountains, about halfway between Oklahoma City and Dallas, and it serves as the shopping and medical center for a wide rural area. Living costs are low: the median home value is $170,000, about 49% below the national median, and rent averages $1,006 a month. Incomes are low too, with a median household income of $53,900, about 33% below the national figure, and poverty near 17%.
Ardmore at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Foreign-Born
4.6%
Broadband Internet
84.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ardmore: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ardmore, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.3%), and 5.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.7%
of households
Married Couples
38.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.46
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for OK
Rent, home values, and income in Ardmore
In Ardmore, home values are 15% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,378
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $157,409 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Ardmore
Unemployment in Ardmore is 1.1 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Ardmore Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.8 min avg
How Ardmore residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ardmore, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 88 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 219% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ardmore runs 219% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,049.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,473.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ardmore Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Carter County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Carter County, which includes Ardmore, the most common type is drought, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $720,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Heat | $21.0M |
| 2023 | 34 | Excessive Heat | $55,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2019 | 7 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 15 | Drought | $30,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
21 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Carter County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Carter County, which includes Ardmore, is typically good — 280 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
280
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Carter County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 34°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ardmore has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 34°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/34°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.8"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
54
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
65
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 32°F | 1.96" |
| Feb | 58°F | 36°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 2.88" |
| Apr | 74°F | 52°F | 3.56" |
| May | 81°F | 60°F | 5.71" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 2.82" |
| Aug | 94°F | 72°F | 2.98" |
| Sep | 86°F | 64°F | 3.99" |
| Oct | 75°F | 53°F | 3.97" |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 2.57" |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 2.51" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ardmore
Ardmore has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
14.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Exceptional Community Hospital Ardmore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ardmore
Ardmore's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ardmore
Ardmore has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
20 mi awayOklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ardmore
Ardmore Public Library
320 E Street Nw, Ardmore
Champion Public Library - Sols Ardmore
601 Railway Express Street, Ardmore
Cities Near Ardmore
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Ardmore FAQ
Is Ardmore, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Ardmore's median rent is $1,006/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,900/year. Median home value is $170,000.
Is Ardmore, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Ardmore's violent crime rate was 1050 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2473 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ardmore, Oklahoma?⌄
Ardmore has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ardmore, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Ardmore is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,006/month and median household income is $53,900/year. The median home value is $170,000. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ardmore, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Ardmore is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from