City profile
Stillwater, OK
Payne County · Population 49,269
Stillwater is a town in Payne County, OK with about 49,269 residents and a typical home value near $237,000. It is 39 miles from Edmond, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$237,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,460
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
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 Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Cold wave, Hail
Nearest major airport
59 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 61% Republican
Community
Population
49,269
Black population
4.7%
County
Payne 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 49,269 residents
- Typical home value about $237,000
- 39 miles from Edmond, OK
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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