Why visit McLoud
Townapedia lists 4 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in McLoud
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McLoud
McLoud is a city in northwestern Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States, and is part of the Oklahoma City Consolidated Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, McLoud had a population of 4,351. The city was founded in 1895 and named for John W. McLoud, attorney for the Choctaw, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad.
From the Wikipedia article McLoud, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Restaurants and cafes4
Apex Nutrition
Cafe · Smoothie, Juice · 3.0 mi
20926 Southeast 29th Street, Harrah
Mo-Fr 05:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-15:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.9 mi
3115 South Harrah Road
Mo-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 06:00-22:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 2.0 mi
826 West Broadway, McLoud
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-23:00
Churches and places of worship8
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
Schools, colleges and libraries14
2 more on the map.
History
Early day McLoud was known for manufacturing and selling whiskey to whites and American Indians in dry Indian Territory. Located on the North Canadian River, the original town was destroyed in a flood and was rebuilt on higher ground one mile south.
In June 1895, a post office named McCloud was established for the town, named after railroad attorney John William McLoud. The spelling of the post office name was corrected in October 1895. The town incorporated July 7, 1896. The town was an agricultural center for much of its history. By the start of the 21st century, it had become a bedroom community, with many of its residents commuting to work in other towns.
In 1949, the city was recognized as the "Blackberry Capital of the World" when the Chamber of Commerce sent a crate of blackberries to President Harry S. Truman.
From the History section of McLoud, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of McLoud
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 1.5 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 1.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 49°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 59°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 70°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 51°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 2.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.2 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shawnee 3Nnw Mesonet (10 mi away), rain and snow from Stella, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pottawatomie County has had 36 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-03-15: East Thunderbird Fire (Fire)
- 2025-03-15: Clear Pond Fire (Fire)
- 2024-04-30: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Tornado)
- 2023-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2022-06-29: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Shawnee Regional Airport (SNL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Harrah 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Bethel Acres 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Choctaw 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Shawnee 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Nicoma Park 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Meeker 13 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Midwest City 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Jones 15 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Norman 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Del City 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McLoud City Hall, McLoud, Oklahoma, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- ISS065-E-309598 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-483560 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-309600 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316427 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316429 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-309599 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316428 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS026-E-18478 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-483561 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-291145 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-316430 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS013-E-19329 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-309597 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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