What are the schools like in Frederick, OK?

Frederick is served primarily by FREDERICK. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Frederick?

The median household income in Frederick, OK is $41,555 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Frederick, OK?

Frederick has an average high temperature of 53.8°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Frederick, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Frederick, OK affordable or expensive?

Frederick's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Frederick is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,400 and the median rent is $690 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Frederick, OK?

Frederick has a violent crime rate of 323.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2762.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Frederick, OK a Good Place to Live?

Frederick is a small town of 3,486 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $41,555 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Frederick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Frederick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Frederick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 84.9

Frederick's overall cost of living index is 84.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Frederick costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Frederick, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$690	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,555	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Frederick's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

323.2 /100k

Property Crime

2762.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Frederick is served primarily by FREDERICK. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Frederick, OK	National Avg
School District	FREDERICK	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Frederick sees average highs of 53.8°F in January and 97.3°F in July, with 26.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Frederick, OK
Average High — January	53.8°F
Average High — July	97.3°F
Annual Precipitation	26.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Frederick, OK	National Avg
Population	3,486	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	62.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hollister, OK 7 mi Davidson, OK 9 mi Manitou, OK 11 mi Loveland, OK 13 mi Tipton, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Frederick

Frederick, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73542

Frederick vs Other Cities

Frederick, OK vs Hollister, OK Frederick, OK vs Davidson, OK Frederick, OK vs Manitou, OK Frederick, OK vs Loveland, OK Frederick, OK vs Tipton, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frederick, OK affordable or expensive?

Frederick's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Frederick roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,400 and median rent is $690/month.

What is the crime rate in Frederick, OK?

Frederick's violent crime rate is 323.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2762.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Frederick?

Public schools in Frederick are operated by FREDERICK. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Frederick, OK a good place to live?

Frederick, OK has a population of 3,486, a median household income of $41,555, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Frederick?

Frederick averages 53.8°F in January and 97.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.5 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Frederick?

Frederick, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73542.

What is the population of Frederick?

The population of Frederick, Oklahoma is 3,486 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Frederick?

Key numbers for living in Frederick: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $58,400, median household income $41,555, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Frederick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.