City profile
Elk City, OK
Beckham County · Population 11,361
Elk City is a town in Beckham County, OK with about 11,361 residents and a typical home value near $150,000. It is 108 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$150,400
Typical monthly housing
$926
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 58/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Drought, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
103 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 14% Democratic / 84% Republican
Community
Population
11,361
Black population
3.5%
County
Beckham County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 11,361 residents
- Typical home value about $150,000
- 108 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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