Town of, 2019
Devol’s story
119 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,936 in 1920, 93 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2019 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1907Devol is settled
DevolOK
Today 94 people live in this town, first settled in 1907.
Photo: Jphill19 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
94
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$202K
+2.4% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
31.9
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Devol a good place to live?
50% of residents live below the poverty line in Devol, above both the Oklahoma town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). No town among the 132 in Oklahoma we compare has a higher typical July afternoon high than Devol. Devol has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
94 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Devol: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Devol, and how to reach them.
PowerCotton Electric Coop12.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDevol water system8 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Devol’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Cotton County Election BoardCotton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code7353173531 100%Census 2020
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 Devol.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–56°
Spring50–76°
Summer71–95°
Fall52–77°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Devol stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with fewer of its adults who report frequent mental distress
Devol: 48% of adults have high blood pressure. Only 8 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Devol. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Devol is ahead of Oklahoma on 4 and behind on 9. Two figures for adults in the town: 17% have diabetes, 12% binge drink.
| Devol | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
4 better19 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Devol | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 15.6% | 18% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 66.1% | 59.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 11% | 7.3% |
United Regional Health Care System
20.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A home in Devol is worth about $202K, on Zillow’s estimate
Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 2.4% in value. Among households in Devol, 61% live in a home they own.
$202KZillow home value
Typical home value
Devol$202K
Oklahoma$221K
+2.4%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Devol has a moderate natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Of the losses FEMA expects in Devol, 30% come from inland flooding and 26% from drought. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Devol
16pages on Devol
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Devol; the nearest are
Midwestern State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Wichita Falls, TX22.5 mi$10,580 in-state tuitionVernon CollegeCommunity college · Public · Vernon, TX41.9 mi$3,720 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Devol residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Devol
Town in Oklahoma, US
Devol is a town in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 93 at the 2020 census, a decrease of 38 percent from 150 at the 2000 census. The town is named for J. Fiske Devol, who owned the land on which it stands.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,073 ft
- ZIP code
- 73531
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Devol
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Devol, OK a good place to live?
Devol has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.