OKMap-doton-Castle, 2004
Castle’s story
123 years in pictures
Census counts: 294 in 1910, a peak of 381 in 1920, 169 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
- 1903Castle is settled
CastleOK
A town of 173, settled in 1903.
Population
173
2025 Census estimate · +1.8% since 2020
Median home value
$210K
Census ACS
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
56.3
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Castle a good place to live?
Castle’s density of trails is 0.9 miles per square mile, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 0.2 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Castle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
173 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 Castle: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Castle, and how to reach them.
PowerEast Central Oklahoma Elec Coop13.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOkfuskee Co. RWD #25 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Castle’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, Okfuskee County Election BoardOkfuskee County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2021
ZIP codes74833, 7485974833 56% · 74859 44%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 Castle.
Who lives here
Castle stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with the median age higher than most
In Castle, 36% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more, above both Oklahoma’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (29%). People 65 and older are 36% of residents (16% statewide); children under 18 are 16% of residents (24% statewide).
56.3median age · OK 37
| Castle | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 20% | 29% |
CastleOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
32%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma16%
High school35%
Some college12%
Associate’s2%
Bachelor’s36%
Graduate0%
Women and men · all residents
35% women, 65% men
About 190 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.8 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Among residents 18 to 24, 78% are women (OK 48%).
| Castle | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.9% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 4.2% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.2% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 32.1% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.7% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 12.4% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 1.7% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 35.5% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Natural hazards
Castle faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Federal aid has come to Castle households in 7 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024. Compared with 83% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is higher. Nearly two fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by wildfires at 18%.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtWildfireInland flooding
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With only 0.1 jobs per working resident, most people in Castle work out of town
Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 9 have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Castle. For Castle, the mean commuting time is 26 minutes. Half the trips to work are shorter than 44 miles. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (18%), Okemah (17%) and Tulsa (14%).
0%work in town
| Castle | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Castle0%
Oklahoma City18%
Okemah17%
Tulsa14%
Ada6%
44 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Castle
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–52°
Spring49–71°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–73°
Nov 9
typical first frost
Mar 24
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Castle is
Among adults in Castle, 24% say their health is fair or poor. 20% of adults in Castle smoke cigarettes; 15% have diabetes.
| Castle | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 41% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better27 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Castle | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.7% | 3.7% |
| More smokers | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.6% | 8% |
Creek Nation Community Hospital
6.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 992 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.9 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Castle
17pages on Castle
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Castle; the nearest are
Seminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole23.2 mi$5,460 in-state tuitionOklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Okmulgee27.6 mi$5,774 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Castle residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Castle for work
Where Castle’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Castle
0%of working residents work in town
44 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Castle
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Castle is a town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, United States. A post office was established February 25, 1903, and the town was named for the first postmaster, Manford B. Castle. The population was 169 at the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 968 ft
- ZIP code
- 74833
Questions about Castle
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Castle, OK a good place to live?
Castle has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.