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Ryan, OK
Town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
Population
795
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
835
ZIP codes
0
Ryan and its ZIP codes
Ryan at a glance
- Ryan is about 14 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,092, 18% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $48,400 (76% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $500 a month.
Local data for Ryan, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ryan, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,092
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$48,400
Median rent
$500/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (127), German Americans (110), Irish Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Ryan.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,544
871 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,470
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.9M
FY 2026, $8,036 per person
How people get to work
Ryan, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled14.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ryan, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
625
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 30°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ryan, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Ryan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SugdenTown | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| TerralTown | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| WaurikaCity | 13 mi | 11.9 |
| Byers, TXCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| Ringgold, TXCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| AddingtonTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Petrolia, TXCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| HastingsTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Henrietta, TXCity | 20 mi | 5.1 |
| Nocona Hills, TXCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| Nocona, TXCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| CornishTown | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| RinglingTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| TempleTown | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| ComancheCity | 24 mi | 5.1 |
| Dean, TXCity | 24 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ryan, OK in?
- Ryan is in Jefferson County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Ryan, OK?
- About 795 people live in Ryan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ryan?
- Nearby places include Sugden (4.3 mi), Terral (8.7 mi), Waurika (13 mi), Byers, TX (14 mi), Ringgold, TX (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023