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Newcastle.
About
Life in Newcastle
Newcastle is a community of 12,238 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $93,398, median rent runs about $1,105 per month, and median home values are around $271,800. Unemployment is low at 2.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Newcastle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
94.9%
of households
Population Growth
+38.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Newcastle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Newcastle, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (50.2%), and 6.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
61.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
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 9% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Newcastle
In Newcastle, rent runs 9% above the OK average, and home values are 36% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,502
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $291,936 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Newcastle
Unemployment in McClain County, which includes Newcastle, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Newcastle: McClain County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
McClain County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Newcastle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.5 min avg
How Newcastle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Newcastle, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M 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 88% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Newcastle runs 88% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
38.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
687.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Newcastle Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 26 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
McClain County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In McClain County, which includes Newcastle, the most common type is hail, with 26 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2024 | 26 | Heat | $5.3M |
| 2023 | 40 | Heat | $4.4M |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | $75,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 16 | Hail | $405,000 |
| 2019 | 15 | Hail | $37,000 |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
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.
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
McClain County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in McClain County, which includes Newcastle, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
McClain County, county-wide
Climate93°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Newcastle has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.9"
Annual Snowfall
6.2"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
89
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 27°F | 1.45" |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 1.60" |
| Mar | 66°F | 39°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 3.62" |
| May | 81°F | 57°F | 5.30" |
| Jun | 89°F | 66°F | 4.18" |
| Jul | 95°F | 70°F | 3.15" |
| Aug | 95°F | 69°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 87°F | 61°F | 3.63" |
| Oct | 76°F | 49°F | 3.27" |
| Nov | 64°F | 38°F | 2.12" |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 2.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Newcastle
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Newcastle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Norman Regional
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Norman
Griffin Memorial Hospital
Psychiatric · 9.5 mi away · Norman
Community Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Oklahoma City
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.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Newcastle
Newcastle's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Newcastle (within 15 miles)
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,734 students · in-state tuition $10,181 · 70% graduate · median earnings $66,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma City Community College
10.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America Christian University
7.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 267 students · in-state tuition $18,990 · 30% graduate · median earnings $45,886 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Newcastle
Newcastle has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
63 mi awayPublic Libraries in Newcastle
Newcastle Public Library
705 Nw 10th, Newcastle
Cities Near Newcastle
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Newcastle?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Newcastle FAQ
Is Newcastle, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Newcastle's median rent is $1,105/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $93,398/year. Median home value is $271,800.
Is Newcastle, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Newcastle's violent crime rate was 38 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 687 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Newcastle, Oklahoma?⌄
McClain County, which includes Newcastle, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Newcastle, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Newcastle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,105/month and median household income is $93,398/year. The median home value is $271,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Newcastle, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Newcastle is 28 minutes, which is about 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