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Cole, OK
Town in McClain County, Oklahoma.
Population
848
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
Cole and its ZIP codes
Cole at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $90,000 a year, 38% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,700 (18% above Oklahoma) and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Housing and community stats
Cole, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,000
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$235,700
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
92.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (173), Irish Americans (125), Scottish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McClain County. PPP loans are for Cole.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,179
12,590 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$344M
FY 2026, $8,266 per person
How people get to work
Cole, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.2%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cole, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
808
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
49
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cole, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Cole
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoldsbyTown | 4.4 mi | 26.2 |
| WashingtonTown | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| DibbleTown | 5.7 mi | 7.5 |
| BlanchardCity | 6.5 mi | 30.4 |
| PurcellCity | 7.3 mi | 15.2 |
| MiddlebergCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
| NewcastleCity | 9.9 mi | 60.1 |
| NobleCity | 12 mi | 12.8 |
| Bridge CreekTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| NormanCity | 15 mi | 178.7 |
| MooreCity | 17 mi | 22.1 |
| SlaughtervilleTown | 17 mi | 38.6 |
| BradleyTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AlexTown | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| TuttleCity | 18 mi | 29.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cole, OK in?
- Cole is in McClain County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Cole, OK?
- About 848 people live in Cole, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cole?
- Nearby places include Goldsby (4.4 mi), Washington (5.3 mi), Dibble (5.7 mi), Blanchard (6.5 mi), Purcell (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023