AllenOK
A town of 804, settled in 1883.
Is Allen a good place to live?
1.5% of working residents work locally in Allen, below both Oklahoma’s towns (22%) and U.S. towns (8%). Allen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
804 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Allen: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Allen, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allen.
About one in three of Allen’s working residents commute to Ada
Most working residents leave Allen for work: only 2% work in town. At $42,000, Allen’s median household income is below both the Oklahoma town median ($55,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Allen’s average trip to work is 21 minutes.
| Allen | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 18% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Allen’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Allen school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 329 | C |
| Allen HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 133 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Allen faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Allen, expect mild winters and hot summers
Allen has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Allen is 94°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Homes in Allen are worth about $179K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Allen home is worth about $179,000, up 3.1% in a year, 19% below the Oklahoma typical home.
| Allen | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,041 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Crime reported in Allen
10 crimes were reported in Allen in 2025: 9 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Allen is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Allen is
Allen beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 42% of Allen adults have high blood pressure.
| Allen | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Allen | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.2% | 3.7% |
| More adults with arthritis | 31.1% | 27.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Allen has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
0.2 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Town of Allen | — | 2 |
| 2. Allen Nutrition Center | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Allen
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Allen; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Allen residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
98% of working residents leave Allen for work
Where Allen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Allen
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Allen is a town in Hughes and Pontotoc counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The population was 805 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1883
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 74825
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Allen
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Allen, OK a good place to live?
Allen has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Allen, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Mildred Clingerman and Vallie Eaves.