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A town of 887, settled in 1914.
Ringling has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,037 counted in 2010 and 869 in 2020; an estimated 887 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 1,039 in 1920, a peak of 1,561 in 1980, 869 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2017 and 3 maps from 1901 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Ringling, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Ringling.
Homes in Ringling are typically worth about $73,000, up 10.4% in a year, 67% below the Oklahoma typical home. The share of households in Ringling who are owner-occupiers: 71%.
| Ringling | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $533 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Two of its 3 schools are below, each with the reason it’s listed. The Ringling school district runs its public schools. 3 public schools serve Ringling, with 314 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringling EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 157 | B |
| Ringling HSLargest public high schoolGrades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 | 87 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts
Ringling had 104 jobs in 2023, down 51 from 2013. In Ringling, the typical household income is $41,000, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 19% of residents live below the poverty line here. Half commute less than 27 miles.
| Ringling | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Summer afternoons peak near 95° in July, and January nights bottom out around 30°; snowfall runs to about 2 inches a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
FEMA puts nearly a quarter of Ringling’s expected hazard losses down to tornadoes, and 20% to inland flooding. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 63% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Ringling households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2021.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Ringling in 2025.
Ringling is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Ringling: 45% of adults have high blood pressure. In Ringling, 39% of adults get no exercise outside work, above both Oklahoma’s towns (34%) and U.S. towns (25%).
| Ringling | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 18% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 40% | 35% |
| What stands out | Ringling | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 12.3% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.2% | 3.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Trails run 0.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. Ringling’s trail network density stands at 0.3 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ringling Community Park | 0.1 mi | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Ringling; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Ringling residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Ringling is a town in Jefferson County, Oklahoma, United States. Its population was 869 as of the 2020 United States census. It was named for John Ringling, the founder of the Ringling Brothers Circus.
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Ringling has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.