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City of Elk City, Oklahoma

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About homes in Elk City

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Elk City in Beckham County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1978Median year built1U.S. 1980
53%Built before 1980118% built since 2010
1976Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1985
65%Detached single-family115% in 5+ unit buildings
64%Owner-occupied166% statewide
$150kMedian home value1Oklahoma median $200k

The median home in the city of Elk City was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Oklahoma median of 1980. That is in line with the Beckham County median of 1978.1 About 53% of Elk City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 18% since 2010. The largest single share, 28%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Beckham County as a whole (53% built before 1980).1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Elk City are older than rentals: a median build year of 1976 against 1985.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Elk City is mostly detached single-family: 65% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 8% of units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 64% of occupied homes in Elk City are owner-occupied, in line with the Oklahoma share of 66%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Elk City is valued at $150,400 (ACS), below the Oklahoma median of $199,800. Within Beckham County the median is $143,500, so Elk City sits close to it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Clinton Sherman Ap station averages 75 nights a year at or below 32°F and 15 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 90 days a year reach 90°F and 24 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Annual precipitation is moderate, about 24 inches.2,3 Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,752 heating and 1,981 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Elk City sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Elk City are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Elk City housing units by year built
Before 19407%
1940-195918.1%
1960-197928%
1980-199917.5%
2000-200911.1%
2010 or later18.3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Clinton Sherman Ap, 21.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Elk City, OK?

Most home remodeling projects in Elk City, OK land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Elk City?

The median home in the city of Elk City was built in 1978, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Oklahoma median of 1980. That is in line with the Beckham County median of 1978. About 53% of Elk City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 18% since 2010. The largest single share, 28%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it much the same age as Beckham County as a whole (53% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What kind of housing does Elk City have?

Housing in Elk City is mostly detached single-family: 65% of units, with 15% in buildings of five or more units. Mobile and manufactured homes are 8% of units. 64% of occupied homes in Elk City are owner-occupied, in line with the Oklahoma share of 66%. Census figures for the place itself, not the metro.

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