DrummondOK
A town of 457, settled in 1901.
Is Drummond a good place to live?
Drummond’s average trip to work is 37 minutes, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 1 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Drummond. Bank of Drummond is on the National Register of Historic Places. Drummond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
457 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Drummond: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Drummond, and how to reach them.
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 Drummond.
A smaller share of residents live below the poverty line in Drummond than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
3% of Drummond residents live below the poverty line, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Most working residents leave Drummond for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Enid (38%), Oklahoma City (12%) and Waukomis (5%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The schools Drummond’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Drummond school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 236 | A |
| Drummond HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 115 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Older than Oklahoma overall
People 65 and older are 26% of residents (16% statewide); children under 18 are 19% of residents (24% statewide). The median age in Drummond is 42.5 years. 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 28% across Oklahoma.
| Drummond | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 20% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
41% women, 59% men
About 147 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±8.8 points). Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 84% are men (OK 47%).
| Drummond | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 21.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.1% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.1% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.7% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.3% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 15.5% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.2% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 9.8% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 20.9% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 6% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Four seasons and hot summers in Drummond
Drummond has chilly winters and hot summers. Drummond’s July high is 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical home in Drummond is valued at about $180K
The typical Drummond home is worth about $180,000, about the same as a year ago, 18% below the Oklahoma typical home. 87% of households own their home in Drummond.
| Drummond | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 87% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $900 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Drummond faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 61% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Drummond is
Drummond beats the Oklahoma average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 13% of Drummond adults report frequent physical distress. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 8 have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Drummond.
| Drummond | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 25% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 41% | 35% |
| What stands out | Drummond | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.7% | 7.3% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 3% | 3.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Drummond
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Drummond; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Drummond residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
99% of working residents leave Drummond for work
Where Drummond’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Drummond
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Drummond is a town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Drummond had a population of 455.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,224 ft
- ZIP code
- 73735
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Drummond
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Drummond, OK a good place to live?
Drummond has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.