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About Velma
Town in Oklahoma, United StatesVelma is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Velma had a population of 554.
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Housing in Velma
The typical Velma home is worth about $177,000, up 6.8% in a year, 21% below the Oklahoma typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Velma
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Velma has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Work & commute in Velma
Full picture →Most working residents leave Velma for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Duncan (22%), Oklahoma City (12%) and Ratliff City (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Health in Velma
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Velma
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Velma
Full climate →Velma has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 1 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Velma
All Velma schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Velma’s kids attend outperform 72% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.
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