Freedom is a small town of 168 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,250
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Freedom stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Freedom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Freedom 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: 88.5
Freedom's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Freedom costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Freedom, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Freedom's violent crime rate is 147.8 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.8 /100k
Property Crime
739.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Freedom is served primarily by FREEDOM.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Freedom, OK
National Avg
School District
FREEDOM
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Freedom sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 94.3°F in July,
with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Freedom's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Freedom roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,700 and median rent is $950/month.
Freedom's violent crime rate is 147.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 739.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Freedom are operated by FREEDOM.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Freedom, OK has a population of 168, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Freedom averages 49.2°F in January and 94.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches
with about 9.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Freedom, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73842.
The population of Freedom, Oklahoma is 168 with a median age of 52.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Freedom: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $71,700, median household income $51,250, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Freedom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
