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Medford, OK
City in Grant County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,016
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
654
ZIP codes
0
Medford and its ZIP codes
Medford at a glance
- Medford is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,942, 25% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,500 (56% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Medford, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Medford, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,942
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
70.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (259), Irish Americans (111), Mexican Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Medford.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,942
1,286 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,871
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.2M
FY 2026, $9,654 per person
How people get to work
Medford, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.1%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Medford, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Medford, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Medford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeffersonTown | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Pond CreekCity | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RenfrowTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| WakitaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Deer CreekTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| LamontTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| NardinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| HunterTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Caldwell, KSCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| KremlinTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| NashTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Bluff City, KSCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ManchesterTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsdaleTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| Hunnewell, KSCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| TonkawaCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Medford, OK in?
- Medford is in Grant County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Medford, OK?
- About 1,016 people live in Medford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Medford?
- Nearby places include Jefferson (6.3 mi), Pond Creek (9.7 mi), Renfrow (9.8 mi), Wakita (12 mi), Deer Creek (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023