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A town of 353. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Population
353
residents
Median home value
$91K
Census ACS
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
28.4
years
Jobs based here
51
A commuter town
What makes Calvin stand out
The thing Calvin does most differently from other towns.
Small town
353 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Calvin’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Light Rain
H 76° · L 65°
Local news
All →- Calvin vs Midway - Boys Varsity Basketball 01/15/2027 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Calvin vs Moss - Boys Varsity Basketball 11/03/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
- Calvin vs Stuart - Girls Varsity Basketball 01/29/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calvin. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Calvin’s public schools outperform 84% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Calvin’s kids attend outperform 84% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state testsAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Calvin
Most working residents leave Calvin for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (18%), McAlester (12%) and Ada (10%). Half commute less than 31 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Calvin1%
Oklahoma City18%
McAlester12%
Ada10%
Stuart5%
31 mi
median commute distance
51
jobs based in Calvin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Calvin has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Calvin
No violent or property crimes were reported in Calvin in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Calvin is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Calvin is
Calvin tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Holdenville General Hospital
11.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Calvin for work
Where Calvin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
51jobs based in Calvin
1%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Calvin
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Calvin is a town in Hughes County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Calvin had a population of 309.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 309
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- ZIP code
- 74531
- Area code
- 405
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