2018 · Dickson Oklahoma Elementary School Entrance · Wikimedia Commons
Dickson’s story
Dickson in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
DicksonOK
A town of 1,231. Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns.
1 bordering townMap →
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
1,231
+10.3% since 2010
Typical home
$255K
+6.8% in a year
Household income
$81K
median
Median age
40.6
years
Jobs based here
135
A commuter town
What makes Dickson stand out
The thing Dickson does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,231 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
ArdmoreDickson
Dickson’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Cloudy
H 0° · L 66°
Local news
All →- 2027: Peter Obi rejects OK movement presidential campaign councilpunchng.com · Sep 24
- 1 life claimed, 5 hospitalized after head-on collision near DicksonAbel Law Firm · Aug 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dickson. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Dickson beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Dickson | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with arthritis | 31.5% | 27.8% |
Mercy Hospital Ardmore
8.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
64th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Dickson
Most working residents leave Dickson for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ardmore (55%), Ada (4%) and Oklahoma City (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Dickson2%
Ardmore55%
Ada4%
Oklahoma City3%
Norman2%
11 mi
median commute distance
135
jobs based in Dickson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Dickson has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 31°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring51–74°
Summer71–93°
Fall53–75°
Nov 10
typical first frost
Mar 18
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Housing
A typical Dickson home is worth about $255K
The typical Dickson home is worth about $255,000, up 6.8% in a year, 14% above the Oklahoma typical home.
$255KZillow home value
Typical home value
Dickson$255K
Oklahoma$223K
+6.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 41% of U.S. towns
Dickson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Dickson2.2
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Dickson8.7
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
52nd
percentile among OK towns
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
12
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Schools
Dickson’s public schools outperform 53% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Dickson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 53% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson Es | PK–2 | 323 | Not graded |
| Dickson Upper Es | 3–5 | 277 | B+ |
| Dickson MS | 6–8 | 282 | C− |
| Dickson HS | 9–12 | 347 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
A growing town
Dickson has grown 10.3% since 2010
1,207 people in 2010; 1,231 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
About Dickson
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Dickson is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dickson had a population of 1,331. It is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,331
- Area
- 14 sq mi
- Elevation
- 817 ft
- Area code
- 580
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