BowenField, 2006
Asher’s story
125 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1901Asher is settled
AsherOK
A town of 374, settled in 1901.
Population
374
2025 Census estimate · +2.2% since 2020
Typical home
$185K
+7.2% in a year
Household income
$111K
median
Median age
55.1
years
Jobs based here
94
Balanced
Is Asher a good place to live?
Asher’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher median age than Asher. Asher has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
374 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Asher: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Asher, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAsher Util Dev Auth water system37 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Asher’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, Pottawatomie County Election BoardPottawatomie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2021
ZIP code7482674826 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 Asher.
Schools
The schools Asher’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Asher school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asher EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 198 | B |
| Asher HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 74 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Asher faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Asher, expect mild winters and hot summers
Asher has mild winters and hot summers. At 94°F, Asher’s July high is against 93°F in Oklahoma’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
With 0.8 jobs for every working resident, most of Asher’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Asher for work: only 3% work in town. 22% of Asher residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (28%), Shawnee (6%) and Norman (4%).
3%work in town
| Asher | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 22% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Asher3%
Oklahoma City28%
Shawnee6%
Norman4%
Tulsa4%
41 mi
median commute distance
94
jobs based in Asher
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Asher’s typical home value is about $185K
The typical Asher home is worth about $185,000, up 7.2% in a year, 16% below the Oklahoma typical home. 82% of households own their home in Asher.
$185KZillow home value
| Asher | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $894 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Asher$185K
Oklahoma$221K
+7.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
How healthy Asher is
Asher beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. Only 9 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Asher.
| Asher | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Asher | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.3% | 16.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.3% | 27.8% |
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
18.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Asher
17pages on Asher
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Asher; the nearest are
East Central UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ada21.1 mi$8,032 in-state tuitionSeminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole21.9 mi$5,460 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Asher residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Asher
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Asher is a town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. As of the 2020 census, Asher had a population of 370.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1901
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,033 ft
- ZIP code
- 74826
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Asher
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Asher, OK a good place to live?
Asher has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.