Warner formerly Russell Cherokee Nation - Ind. Terr, 1905
Warner’s story
121 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1905.
- 1905Warner is settled
WarnerOK
A town of 1,587, settled in 1905. Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Population
1,587
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$181K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$55K
median
Median age
23.4
years
Jobs based here
393
Balanced
Is Warner a good place to live?
Warner’s best subject grades are an A+ for schools and an A for walkability and cost of living; its weakest is a D for incomes. Warner’s median age is 23.4 years, below both the Oklahoma town median (36.2 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town in Oklahoma scores higher than Warner on walkability. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 86% of the country. Warner is home to Connors State College. Only 21 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns score lower on history. Warner has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Warner stand out
Where Warner beats most towns.
WARNER schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Es | PK–8 | 614 |
| Warner HS | 9–12 | 219 |
SchoolsA+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 91% of U.S. towns
9.9% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
Typical home value
Warner$181K
Oklahoma$221K
Cost of livingA
3.4 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 88% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
College town
26% of Warner is in college
College Scorecard · IPEDS
How Warner grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Warner is from typical.
SchoolsA+Open →Jobs & income$55K median household incomeDOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.1 of 20; 8.5% of households have no carAOpen →Cost of livingAOpen →HealthHaskell Regional Hospital 18.9 miles awayDOpen →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC−Open →SafetyC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksD−Open →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life0.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Warner: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Warner, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWarner water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Warner’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, Muskogee County Election BoardMuskogee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7446974469 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 Warner.
SchoolsA+
Public schools in Warner beat 96% of Oklahoma districts
Its public schools are run by the Warner school district. Its two schools are below.
96%of OK districts it outscoresA+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 614 | A |
| Warner HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 219 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
HealthD
A larger share of adults in Warner report frequent mental distress than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
22% of adults report frequent mental distress in Warner, against 19% in Oklahoma’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. 38% of adults feel lonely in Warner. Warner beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
14%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Warner | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 19% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Warner | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.1% | 16.4% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.2% | 9.6% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 22.3% | 18% |
Haskell Regional Hospital
18.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Warner
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Warner since 2020.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2020
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Warner, expect four seasons and hot summers
Warner has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Warner is 93°F.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–53°
Spring50–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall51–74°
Nov 2
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade A
Homes in Warner are worth about $181K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Warner home is worth about $181,000, up 3.1% in a year, 18% below the Oklahoma typical home. 54% of Warner households own their home.
$181KZillow home value
| Warner | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 54% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $808 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Warner$181K
Oklahoma$221K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Most of Warner’s workers commute out: the town has 0.8 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Warner for work: only 10% work in town. Since 2013, Warner has lost 246 jobs, to 393 in 2023. The top destinations are Muskogee (19%), Tulsa (11%) and Oklahoma City (4%).
10%work in town
| Warner | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.9% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Warner10%
Muskogee19%
Tulsa11%
Oklahoma City4%
Fort Smith3%
29 mi
median commute distance
393
jobs based in Warner
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 91% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SafetyC+
Warner reports more crime per resident than 62% of U.S. towns
Warner’s violent crime rate is 5 per 1,000 residents.
38%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Warner | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 5 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.6 per 1,000 residents | 14 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Warner5
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Warner10.6
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
38th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
8
violent crimes reported in 2025
17
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Eufaula Lake and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Warner. Close and well known come first.
19 mi LakeEufaula Lake
21 mi MuseumUSS Batfish
22 mi LandmarkFort Gibson
34 mi State parkRobbers Cave State Park
20 mi MuseumFive Civilized Tribes Museum
33 mi MuseumCherokee Heritage CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Eufaula Lake: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, photographer not specified or unknown, Public domain · USS Batfish: Blackwing.1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Gibson: Fred Q. Casler, Photographer, Public domain · Robbers Cave State Park: Thomas & Dianne Jones from Okmulgee, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Five Civilized Tribes Museum: Uyvsdi, Public domain · Cherokee Heritage Center: Uyvsdi, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Warner
19pages on Warner
The big questions
SchoolsA+Beat 96% of OK districts · 2 schoolsSafetyC+5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than OK on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$181K typical home · up 3.1% in a yearWork & commuteD$55K median household income · 393 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 72% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Warner
College town 26 of every 100 Warner residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Warner
Town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States
Warner is a town in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,593 at the 2020 census. The town is home to one of the two Connors State College campuses.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 577 ft
- ZIP code
- 74469
Questions about Warner
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Warner, OK a good place to live?
Public schools that outperform most of Oklahoma.
Is Warner, OK expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.