BaronOK
A town of 413, settled in 1895.
Is Baron a good place to live?
Baron has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
413 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Baron: who provides what
Baron is unincorporated, so Adair County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Baron.
With only 0.2 jobs per working resident, most people in Baron work out of town
Baron’s average commute stands at 14 minutes, against 22 minutes in Oklahoma’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Its median household income stands at $91,000. Half commute less than 20 miles. The top destinations are Westville (25%), Siloam Springs (11%) and Catoosa (5%).
| Baron | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 14 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $91,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Baron has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Baron: four seasons and hot summers
Baron’s peak summer temperature stands at 91°F, below the Oklahoma town median (93°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Baron is
In Baron, 18% of adults report frequent physical distress. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 9 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Baron. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% have diabetes, 39% get no exercise outside work.
| Baron | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| What stands out | Baron | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 24.8% | 16.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.6% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 26.5% | 18.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Baron
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Baron; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 Baron residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Oklahoma.
100% of working residents leave Baron for work
Where Baron’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Baron
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Baron, OK a good place to live?
Baron has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.