Newcastle, Oklahoma
Newcastle is a city of 13,001 people in McClain County, Oklahoma, founded in 1962.
Why visit Newcastle
Townapedia lists 22 parks and trails, 62 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Spotlight 14 and AMC Robinson Crossing 6.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 28°F.
Weather in Newcastle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newcastle
Newcastle is a city in McClain County, Oklahoma, United States, and part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The population was 10,984 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 14,677 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Newcastle, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes62
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 5.9 mi
3451 36th Avenue Northwest, Norman
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Smoothie Lounge
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Smoothie · 1.0 mi
1005 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
El Chico
Restaurant · Mexican · 6.1 mi
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-18:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 6.3 mi
117 Ed Noble Parkway, Norman
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Racer Pit Stop Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Wings, Salad · 0.8 mi
524 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Th 16:00-21:00, Fr-Su 10:30-21:00
Boomarang Diner
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
2110 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Sa 07:00-21:00, Su 08:00-14:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 6.2 mi
800 North Interstate Drive, Norman
Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Kim's Donut
Cafe · Donut · 0.8 mi
520 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Su 03:30-12:00
Main Street Sweets & Eats
Cafe · Sandwich, Dessert · 1.1 mi
1025 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Th 10:30-16:30, Fr 10:30-14:30, Sa 10:00-14:00
Newcastle Donuts & Bakery
Cafe · Donut, Coffee, Smoothie · 0.9 mi
718 North Main Street, Newcastle
Mo-Su 04:30-13:00
50 more on the map.
Where to stay7
History
Newcastle became a dot on the map with the opening of a new post office March 26, 1894 and a population of 25. The area had previously been served by the nearby William P. Leeper Post Office, opened in 1888, but closed in 1892 after Leeper was shot in a range fencing dispute. The mail office was established on the Minco-to-Norman road in Section 11, Township 9 North, Range 4 West. Eulalie V. Kelley was the first postmaster. In 1905, postmaster Alonzo Haun moved the facility to his general store in Section 14, Township 9 North, Range 4 West.
Newcastle lay in the Chickasaw Nation. The community's first residents included Choctaw, Chickasaw, and individuals who had married into those tribes. Many were involved in ranching. By 1907, the community had a subscription school, a cotton gin, two stores, and two blacksmiths.
From the History section of Newcastle, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 5.6 mi
3939 West Tecumseh Road, Norman
Marantha Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.5 mi
1845 South Council Road, Newcastle
Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.0 mi
3133 Northwest 24th Street, Newcastle
Newcastle First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1650 North Main Street, Newcastle
Newcastle United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
121 East Fox Lane, Newcastle
Woodland Hills Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 3.3 mi
313 South Council Road, Newcastle
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Newcastle High School
School · 0.6 mi
100 North Main Street, Newcastle
Healthcare7
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center at Norman Regional
Clinic and pharmacy · 6.1 mi
3240 HealthPlex Drive, Norman
Map of Newcastle
154 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.3 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 79°F | 59°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 72°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 71°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 31°F | 2.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norman 2Nw Mesonet (7 mi away), rain and snow from Newcastle 3.9 Nnw, 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
McClain County has had 34 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-03-22: Dibble Creek 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)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-12-21: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
University of Oklahoma Max Westheimer Airport (OUN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Moore 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Mustang 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Norman 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Oklahoma City 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Del City 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Bethany 18 mi north, about 30 min by car
- Midwest City 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Warr Acres 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Yukon 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Chickasha 24 mi southwest, about 39 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
- Newcastle Oklahoma 2-lane to 4-lane, Avanu, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS052-E-75862 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- NWS damage survey cars, NWS WFO Norman, OK, Public domain
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- Henry Dashiell Butler, DementiaGaming, CC0
- May 20, 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado, Ks0stm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- May 20, 2013 Moore, Oklahoma tornado bearbeitet, Ks0stm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BlanchardDome2011, National Weather Service Norman, Oklahoma, Public domain
- Dekays found in Oklahoma, Ibhux, CC0
- Vinca major 117555001, brybrysciguy, CC BY 4.0
- BlanchardScouring2011, NWS Norman, Public domain
- Diospyros virginiana 451660914, Gaudaceous Cress, CC BY 4.0
- Adult Male Phidippus mystaceus Jumping Spider, Thomas Shahan, CC BY 2.0
- Adult Male Habronattus cognatus 2, Thomas Shahan from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Diospyros virginiana 444616835, Gaudaceous Cress, CC BY 4.0
- Diospyros virginiana 444628828, Gaudaceous Cress, CC BY 4.0
- ISS061-E-67858 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-101572 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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