OKMap-doton-Colony, 2004
Colony’s story
130 years in pictures
Census counts: 201 in 1970, 112 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
- 1896Colony is settled
ColonyOK
A town of 106, settled in 1896.
Population
106
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$182K
+7.4% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
63.8
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Colony a good place to live?
Colony’s midpoint age is 63.8 years, above both Oklahoma’s towns (36.2 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 2 have a higher average trip to work than Colony. 21% of the land in Colony is conserved, above both the Oklahoma town median (6.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Colony has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
106 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 Colony: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Colony, and how to reach them.
PowerCKenergy Electric Cooperative13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWashita Co RWD #21 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Colony’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, Washita County Election BoardWashita County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7302173021 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 Colony.
Natural hazards
Colony has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Colony households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2007.
77risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
21.4%conserved
21.4%
conserved · 126 of 588 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. John Kauger Memorial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Expect four seasons and hot summers in Colony
The range runs from 27° on a January night to 95° on a July afternoon, with about 7 inches of snow a winter.
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–52°
Spring47–72°
Summer69–93°
Fall49–73°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Apr 6
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
Colony’s typical home value is about $182K
Colony’s going rate for rent stands at $732 a month. Values rose 7.4% in the 12 months to September 2026. The share of households in Colony who are owner-occupiers: 68%.
$182KZillow home value
| Colony | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $732 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Colony$182K
Oklahoma$221K
+7.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, more of Colony’s adults had a checkup this year
Only 7 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults 18 to 64 who have no health insurance than Colony. 12% of adults binge drink locally. Against the Oklahoma average, Colony comes out ahead on 11 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8.
| Colony | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
11 better13 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Colony | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.8% | 14.1% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 11.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.3% | 7.8% |
Weatherford Regional Hospital, Inc of Weatherford
12.1 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 Colony
17pages on Colony
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Colony
About 0 of every 100 Colony residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Colony
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Colony is a town in northeastern Washita County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Colony had a population of 112. It was named for the Seger Colony, founded in 1886, which taught modern agricultural techniques to the Arapaho and Cheyenne tribes that would be resettled in the vicinity. Colony is 16 miles (26 km) east and 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Cordell.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,496 ft
- ZIP code
- 73021
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Colony
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Colony, OK a good place to live?
Colony has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.