Catlemans Cafe and Water Tower, 2011
Freedom’s story
125 years in pictures
Census counts: 350 in 1930, 174 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2011 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
- 1901Freedom is settled
FreedomOK
A town of 177, settled in 1901.
Photo: Jaboyce · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
177
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$146K
+2.9% in a year
Median age
52.7
years
Jobs based here
38
A commuter town
Is Freedom a good place to live?
Freedom’s average trip to work is 35 minutes, above both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Freedom. Freedom has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
177 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 Freedom: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Freedom, and how to reach them.
WaterFreedom water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers84% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Freedom’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, Woods County Election BoardWoods County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7384273842 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 Freedom.
Housing
Freedom stands out in Oklahoma and nationally, with more of its households who own their home
90% of households own their home in Freedom, above both the Oklahoma town median (62%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). The typical Freedom home is worth about $146,000, up 2.9% in a year, 34% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$146KZillow home value
Typical home value
Freedom$146K
Oklahoma$221K
+2.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Freedom’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Freedom school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 24 | – |
| Freedom HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 12 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, fewer of Freedom’s working residents work locally
1.3% of working residents work locally in Freedom. Jobs based in Freedom fell to 38 in 2023, 37 fewer than in 2013. 23% of residents live below the poverty line in Freedom.
1%work in town
| Freedom | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.3% | 22% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Freedom1%
Alva35%
Oklahoma City8%
Wichita5%
Hutchinson4%
42 mi
median commute distance
38
jobs based in Freedom
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
52.7median age · OK 37
| Freedom | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.7 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 20% | 29% |
FreedomOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
22%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma1%
High school36%
Some college32%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s20%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 33% and 64% women
The Census survey reached too few of Freedom’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±15.4 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Freedom | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.6% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 13.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2.3% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 22% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 18.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.2% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.1% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.1% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 36.2% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.9% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 7.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.2% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.2% | 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
Climate
In Freedom, expect four seasons and hot summers
Freedom has chilly winters and hot summers. Freedom’s July high is 95°F.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–50°
Spring44–71°
Summer66–93°
Fall45–73°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Freedom is
Freedom beats the Oklahoma average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of Freedom adults feel lonely. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 5 have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Freedom.
| Freedom | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
9 better21 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Freedom | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 11.3% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 11.9% | 16.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.6% | 7.8% |
Share Medical Center
24.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Cold waves leads a moderate hazard risk in Freedom
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesDroughtInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Freedom
16pages on Freedom
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Freedom; the nearest are
Northwestern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Alva24.7 mi$5,970 in-state tuitionPratt Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Pratt, KS65.1 mi$4,256 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Freedom residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Freedom for work
Where Freedom’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
38jobs based in Freedom
1%of working residents work in town
42 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Freedom
City in Oklahoma, United States
Freedom is a town in Woods County, Oklahoma, United States. It lies twenty-five miles west of Alva, on the banks of the Cimarron River. The population was 174 at the time of the 2020 Census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,529 ft
- ZIP code
- 73842
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Freedom
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Freedom, OK a good place to live?
Freedom has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.