The Town FilesFrederick, Oklahoma
City in Tillman County · population 3,468 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,300
- Household income
- $44,595
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 37.6
Frederick is a city of 3,468 people in Tillman County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $89,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 98% of Oklahoma towns, better transit than 85% of Oklahoma towns, hipper than 84% of Oklahoma towns.
How Frederick ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Frederick is worth $89,300, below the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $44,595, which is more affordable than 75% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $743 a month. 70.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Frederick | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $743 | $830 |
| Median household income | $44,595 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 70.5% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Frederick
| People | Frederick | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.0% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 6.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 22.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.0% | 86.0% |
Weather in Frederick
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 27.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.8 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frederick since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 10, 1979 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 30, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 142 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 19, 2003.
Severe weather in Tillman County since 1996
Tillman County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Tillman County
Tillman County had 1,505 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,133 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Frederick itself the ACS puts it at 5%.
Public schools in Frederick
3 public schools with 770 students, about 14.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICK ES | PK-5 | 386 | 16.1 |
| FREDERICK HS | 9-12 | 215 | 12.6 |
| FREDERICK MS | 6-8 | 169 | 15.4 |
Towns near Frederick
- Vernon, TX22.7 mi · 10,078 people · home $87,000
- Altus, OK28.0 mi · 18,729 people · home $152,200
- Cache, OK28.4 mi · 2,930 people · home $162,700
Frederick questions
Is Frederick, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Frederick scores better for retirees than 28% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 55%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Frederick?
The median owner-occupied home in Frederick is valued at $89,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,595, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $743 a month.
What is the weather like in Frederick?
July highs average 96.7°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.9 inches of precipitation a year and 1.8 inches of snow.
Does Frederick get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Frederick since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 10, 1979. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)