OKMap-doton-Quinton, 2004
Quinton’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 697 in 1910, a peak of 1,804 in 1930, 863 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and a map from 1969 on.
- 1902Quinton is settled
QuintonOK
A town of 845, settled in 1902.
Ash Creek School · Photo: Valis55 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
845
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$132K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$41K
median
Median age
37.4
years
Jobs based here
195
Balanced
Is Quinton a good place to live?
Quinton’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, against 22 minutes in Oklahoma’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Quinton. Quinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
A shrinking town
Quinton has shrunk 20% since 2010
1,051 counted in 2010 and 863 in 2020; an estimated 845 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Quinton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Quinton, and how to reach them.
PowerKiamichi Electric Coop13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterQuinton water system9 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Quinton’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, Pittsburg County Election BoardPittsburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code7456174561 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 Quinton.
Housing
Homes in Quinton are worth about $132K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Quinton home is worth about $132,000, up 2.8% in a year, 40% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$132KZillow home value
Typical home value
Quinton$132K
Oklahoma$221K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Quinton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Quinton school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 260 | D |
| Quinton HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 115 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Quinton, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Quinton since 1986.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingWildfire
1
paid flood claims since 1986
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Quinton, expect four seasons and hot summers
Quinton has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. At 92°F, Quinton’s July high is where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter32–52°
Spring50–71°
Summer69–90°
Fall52–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Quinton has 0.8 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Quinton for work: only 5% work in town. 25% of Quinton residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Quinton has added 53 jobs, to 195 in 2023.
5%work in town
| Quinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 25% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Work from home | 11% | 6.6% | 11% |
Where working residents work
In Quinton5%
McAlester21%
Oklahoma City6%
Tulsa5%
Eufaula4%
42 mi
median commute distance
195
jobs based in Quinton
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Quinton
24 crimes were reported in Quinton in 2025: 20 property and 4 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Quinton is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
4
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
Quinton stands out in Oklahoma and nationally: a larger share of its adults sleep under 7 hours
45% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Quinton. Quinton beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19. 22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Quinton.
| Quinton | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better13 too close to call19 worse
| What stands out | Quinton | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
| More smokers | 22.3% | 16.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.4% | 16.4% |
Haskell Regional Hospital
16.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Quinton
18pages on Quinton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Quinton
About 5 of every 100 Quinton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
Small town
845 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Quinton
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Quinton is a town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Quinton had a population of 863. The town was named for Elizabeth Quinton, who lived to be 116 years old. Her family still resides in and around the town of Quinton. Web address https://townofquinton.com/
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 610 ft
- ZIP code
- 74561
Questions about Quinton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Quinton, OK a good place to live?
Quinton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.