Madill, OK

Where is Madill, and how far is it from Lake Texoma and DFW?

Madill is the county seat of Marshall County — the smallest county in Oklahoma — and the commercial hub the surrounding lake and rural communities rely on. It's a small town of about 3,966 people (ACS 2023), estimated near 4,100 by 2024, sitting at the crossroads of US-70 and US-177. Kingston and Lake Texoma access are about 8 miles southeast — roughly a 12-minute drive, close enough to be on the water in minutes without paying lakefront prices. DFW Airport is about 110–120 miles south, a 2-hour drive. Durant is about 30 miles east, Ardmore about 30 miles west, and Tishomingo about 25 miles northeast.

What do homes cost in Madill, Oklahoma?

Start with the live MLS listings above — that's the current truth. The portal estimates below are useful for context, but in a town this small the samples are thin and the sources disagree sharply, so treat them as rough background, not gospel:

Across the portals, homes in the $120K–$200K range are common, with a median around 90–96 days on market. The figures pull in opposite directions — Zillow showed a value near $161K and down year over year (Dec 2025), while Redfin showed a median sale near $175K and sharply up (early 2026) on only a handful of closings. That kind of whipsaw is normal for a market this size: a few sales swing the average. By any national measure, Madill is affordable.

What is the Madill economy and job market like?

Madill is Marshall County's working hub: the place the lake towns and rural neighbors drive to for the hospital, the Walmart, the schools, and county business. The job base is anchored by a handful of steady employers:

• AllianceHealth Madill — a 25-bed critical access hospital at 901 S. 5th Ave with emergency care and a new clinic next door; the medical anchor for the whole lake area.
• Madill Public Schools — the district employs teachers and staff across its early-childhood, elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
• Marshall County government — as the county seat, Madill houses the courthouse and county offices.
• Retail anchors — a Walmart Supercenter (1100 S. 1st St) and Homeland grocery serve Madill, Kingston, and the surrounding area.
• Agriculture — ranching and farming remain a backbone of the Marshall County economy.

What schools serve Madill?

The city is served by Madill Public Schools — about 1,750 students in PK–12 across its early-childhood, elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Madill High School is at 510 W McArthur; the district office is (580) 795-3303. Oklahoma uses the OSDE accountability dashboard rather than A–F letter grades; recent state testing put Madill's math and reading proficiency a touch below the state averages, with graduation rates trending up over the last several years. Check the current report card at OklaSchools.com, and always confirm the assigned school for a specific address.

What is it like to live in Madill?

Madill is the “town” version of the Lake Texoma area — you get a hospital, a Walmart, schools, and county services without paying lake-premium prices. It's a conventional small Oklahoma town that skews a little older (the county's median age is about 43). Buyers here are mostly local: county and hospital and school employees, retirees, and farming families, plus lake-adjacent buyers who want a normal residential neighborhood while staying minutes from the water. If you want a practical home base near the lake without the lake-property markup, Madill is worth a look.

What should I know before buying in Madill? (the honest part)

No place is perfect, and a straight answer beats a sales pitch:

• The local job market is thin. Marshall County is the smallest in Oklahoma, and outside the hospital, schools, and retail there isn't much. Most working adults who can't work remotely commute to Durant, Ardmore, or the lake economy.
• Older housing stock. Much of Madill's inventory is older homes; new construction is limited, so expect to budget for updates on some properties.
• Rural broadband varies. Internet coverage is uneven across Marshall County — verify service at a specific address before you buy if you work from home.
• The hospital is small. AllianceHealth Madill is a 25-bed critical access hospital — great for everyday and emergency care, but complex specialty cases go to Durant, Ardmore, or Dallas.
• Flood zones near waterways. Parts of Marshall County near Muddy Boggy Creek and other waterways carry FEMA flood designations. Verify the parcel at the FEMA Map Service Center; flood insurance adds cost.

Is Madill a good base for Lake Texoma?

If you want the lake close but a practical town for daily life, yes. You get the hospital, the Walmart, the schools, and county services — and the water is about 8 miles, roughly 12 minutes, southeast. American Dream Realty isn't only a lake shop or only a town shop; we sell across the whole Texoma region, from an affordable Madill home to lakefront property a few minutes away. Same brokerage, both the town and the water.