Leedey Oklahoma after tornado, 1947
Leedey’s story
126 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1947.
- 1900Leedey is settled
LeedeyOK
A town of 384, settled in 1900.
Population
384
2025 Census estimate · −7% since 2020
Typical home
$156K
+4.6% in a year
Household income
$78K
median
Median age
31.7
years
Jobs based here
139
A commuter town
Is Leedey a good place to live?
Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Leedey. Leedey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
384 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 Leedey: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Leedey, and how to reach them.
PowerCKenergy Electric Cooperative13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRoger Mills RWD # 2 (Red Star)No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers77% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Leedey’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, Dewey County Election BoardDewey County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7365473654 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 Leedey.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Leedey is higher than in most of Oklahoma or the rest of the country
Leedey’s FEMA risk score is 88 of 100, above both the Oklahoma town median (61 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100).
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtIce stormsInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Leedey’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Leedey school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leedey EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 143 | A |
| Leedey HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 66 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Most of Leedey’s workers commute out: the town has 0.6 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Leedey for work: only 7% work in town. Since 2013, Leedey has lost 418 jobs, to 139 in 2023. Leedey’s average trip to work is 26 minutes, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 22 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes.
7%work in town
| Leedey | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 6.7% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $78,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Leedey7%
Oklahoma City10%
Taloga7%
Wichita4%
Clinton4%
80 mi
median commute distance
139
jobs based in Leedey
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Leedey are worth about $156K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Leedey home is worth about $156,000, up 4.6% in a year, 29% below the Oklahoma typical home. 83% of households own their home in Leedey.
$156KZillow home value
| Leedey | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 83% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $744 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Leedey$156K
Oklahoma$221K
+4.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Leedey, expect mild winters and hot summers
Leedey has chilly winters and hot summers. The July high in Leedey is 94°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–51°
Spring46–71°
Summer67–92°
Fall47–73°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More young adults than Oklahoma overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 29% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 32% of residents (37% statewide). Leedey has lost 7% of its people since 2020, down to 384 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 33% of Leedey adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
31.7median age · OK 37
| Leedey | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 20% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 25% | 25% | 22% |
LeedeyOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school33%
Some college18%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate10%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.2 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 66% are men (OK 47%).
| Leedey | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.3% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.6% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.4% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.9% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.2% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.1% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.2% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.4% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.5% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.7% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10.2% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy Leedey is
Leedey tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures. Only 10 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Leedey.
| Leedey | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital
25.8 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 Leedey
17pages on Leedey
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Leedey; the nearest are
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Weatherford42.5 mi$8,469 in-state tuitionRedlands Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · El Reno80.6 mi$5,385 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Leedey residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Leedey for work
Where Leedey’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
139jobs based in Leedey
7%of working residents work in town
80 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Leedey
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Leedey is a town in Dewey County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 415 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,070 ft
- ZIP code
- 73654
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Leedey
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Leedey, OK a good place to live?
Leedey has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Leedey, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Darla Hood and Pat Irwin.