DibbleOK
A town of 992, settled in 1894.
Is Dibble a good place to live?
Dibble has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
992 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dibble: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dibble, 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 Dibble.
In Dibble, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Dibble. The share of residents in Dibble who live below the poverty line: 20%. Also worth knowing: between 2013 and 2023, jobs locally rose by 34, to 161. In Dibble, the typical household income is $71,000, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
| Dibble | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Dibble’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Dibble school district. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. The 3 public schools in Dibble teach 763 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dibble EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 335 | D |
| Dibble HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 238 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
The biggest natural risk in Dibble is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Dibble’s FEMA hazard score is 76 of 100. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Dibble after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2011. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 32% come from inland flooding and 29% from tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Dibble: four seasons and hot summers
In Dibble, the typical July afternoon high is 94°F, close to Oklahoma’s towns (93°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Dibble stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with violent crime lower than most
Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Dibble’s property offense rate comes in at 6.9 per 1,000 residents. No violent crime was reported locally.
| Dibble | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 6.9 per 1,000 residents | 14 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
How healthy Dibble is
Among adults in Dibble, 39% have obesity. Two figures for adults locally: 17% smoke cigarettes, 14% binge drink.
| Dibble | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Dibble | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.9% | 16.4% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.3% | 10.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Dibble sells for about $205K
Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher owner-occupancy rate than Dibble. In Dibble, the median rent is $1,250 a month.
| Dibble | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,250 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and 18 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Dibble. Close and well known come first.
17 mi Stadium & arenaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
32 mi MuseumOklahoma City National Memorial419K visitors a year
37 mi MuseumNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
26 mi MuseumMuseum of Osteology36 mi Zoo & aquariumOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
16 mi MuseumSam Noble MuseumPhoto credits
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Oklahoma City National Memorial: User:Dual Freq, CC BY 2.5 · National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Osteology: SkeletonsRCool, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Sam Noble Museum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Everything we know about Dibble
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dibble; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Dibble residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Dibble for work
Where Dibble’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Dibble
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Dibble is a town in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States. The population of the town was 867 at the 2020 census. Dibble is in the Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area, according to the U.S. Census, within the outer suburban area west of Purcell and southwest of Norman.
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- Area
- 7.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
- ZIP code
- 73031
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Dibble
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dibble, OK a good place to live?
Dibble has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.