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A town of 953. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Population
953
−17.9% since 2010
Typical home
$131K
+3.5% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
195
Balanced
What makes Quinton stand out
The 2 things Quinton does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Quinton has shrunk 17.9% since 2010
1,051 people in 2010; 953 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Quinton’s report card
Now in Quinton
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Quinton. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Quinton’s public schools outperform 14% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Quinton’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 86% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
DSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Es | PK–8 | 260 | D |
| Quinton HS | 9–12 | 115 | D |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Housing
A typical Quinton home is worth about $131K
The typical Quinton home is worth about $131,000, up 3.5% in a year, 41% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$131KZillow home value
Typical home value
Quinton$131K
Oklahoma$223K
+3.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
High risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingWildfire
1
paid flood claims since 1986
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Quinton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 30°.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–52°
Spring50–71°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Quinton
Most working residents leave Quinton for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are McAlester (21%), Oklahoma City (6%) and Tulsa (5%). Half commute less than 42 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Quinton5%
McAlester21%
Oklahoma City6%
Tulsa5%
Eufaula4%
42 mi
median commute distance
195
jobs based in Quinton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Quinton
24 crimes were reported in Quinton in 2025: 20 property and 4 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Quinton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Quinton is
Quinton beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Quinton | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.4% | 16.4% |
Haskell Regional Hospital
16.4 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 →
Small town
953 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Quinton
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Quinton is a town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Quinton had a population of 863. The town was named for Elizabeth Quinton, who lived to be 116 years old. Her family still resides in and around the town of Quinton. Web address https://townofquinton.com/
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 863
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 74561