OKMap-doton-Cromwell, 2004
Cromwell’s story
102 years in pictures
Census counts: 249 in 1930, a peak of 451 in 1940, 238 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1900 on.
- 1924Cromwell is settled
CromwellOK
A town of 228, settled in 1924. A regional job hub with 214 jobs.
Population
228
2025 Census estimate · −3.8% since 2020
Median home value
$74K
Census ACS
Household income
$58K
median
Median age
44.4
years
Jobs based here
214
A job hub
Is Cromwell a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Cromwell. Cromwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Cromwell stand out
Where Cromwell beats most towns.
Small town
228 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 Cromwell: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cromwell, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSeminole Co. Rw&swmd #317 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cromwell’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, Seminole County Election BoardSeminole County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes74837, 7485974837 55% · 74859 45%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 Cromwell.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, the average trip to work in Cromwell is longer
Cromwell’s average trip to work is 32 minutes, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Cromwell. Most working residents leave Cromwell for work: only 1% work in town.
1%work in town
| Cromwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Cromwell1%
Oklahoma City16%
Wewoka9%
Seminole9%
Shawnee6%
52 mi
median commute distance
214
jobs based in Cromwell
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Cromwell’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Butner school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butner EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 157 | C− |
| Butner HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 55 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Who lives here
Older than Oklahoma overall
People 65 and older are 33% of residents (16% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 27% of residents (37% statewide). Cromwell’s median age is 44.4 years, against 36.2 years in Oklahoma’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. 33% of Cromwell adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
44.4median age · OK 37
| Cromwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.4 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 20% | 29% |
CromwellOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
29%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma18%
High school35%
Some college11%
Associate’s4%
Bachelor’s30%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 32% and 52% women
The Census survey reached too few of Cromwell’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±10.3 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Cromwell | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.4% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.7% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.9% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 4.6% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 28.6% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.2% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 17.7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.8% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 10.8% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.8% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 30.4% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.5% | 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
Cromwell faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Cromwell
Cromwell has chilly winters and hot summers. Cromwell’s July high is 93°F.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–53°
Spring49–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall50–74°
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 Cromwell is
Cromwell beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Cromwell.
| Cromwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 40% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better14 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Cromwell | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.5% | 8% |
Creek Nation Community Hospital
11.3 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 Cromwell
17pages on Cromwell
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Cromwell; the nearest are
Seminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole15.2 mi$5,460 in-state tuitionOklahoma State University Institute of TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Okmulgee35.3 mi$5,774 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Cromwell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A job hub
Every workday, about 213 people come to Cromwell for work
Where Cromwell’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
214jobs based in Cromwell
1%of working residents work in town
52 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cromwell
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Cromwell is a town in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. It is within the jurisdiction of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The population was 238 at the time of the 2020 census. It was named for oilman Joe I. Cromwell, who platted the original town in 1923. The population soared to several thousand people in a few weeks, and lawlessness was rampant in the community. Retired legendary Old West lawman Bill Tilghman was hired as Town Marshal to restore order. Tilghman was shot to death the following year, the most notable event in Cromwell's history.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 961 ft
- ZIP code
- 74837
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Cromwell
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cromwell, OK a good place to live?
Cromwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.