Drumright, Oklahoma
Drumright is a city of 2,361 people in Creek County, Oklahoma, founded in 1913.
Why visit Drumright
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 2 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Drumright Gasoline Plant No. 2 and Jackson Barnett No. 11 Oil Well.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Drumright
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About Drumright
Drumright is a city in Creek and Payne counties in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. It began as an oil boom town. However, the population has declined as oil production has waned in the area. As of the 2020 census, Drumright had a population of 2,560.
From the Wikipedia article Drumright, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Drumright Gasoline Plant No. 2
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Power station in Creek County, Oklahoma
Jackson Barnett No. 11 Oil Well
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Wheeler No. 1 Oil Well
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Churches and places of worship2
First United Methodist Church of Drumright
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Oklahoma, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries7
History
The town sprang up nearly overnight in 1912, after wildcatter Thomas Baker Slick struck oil on the farm of Frank Wheeler, causing a rush of speculators, oilfield workers, and merchants into the area. A post office was established in the community on December 28, 1912. Local landowners James W. Fulkerson and Aaron Drumright platted a townsite, which was initially called Fulkerson, The town was renamed for Aaron Drumright, a farmer and later local businessman whose farm was part of the townsite.
Oil workers flooded into town so quickly that they lived in tents or shacks made from box cars, causing the community to be known locally as "Ragtown." Hotels and boarding houses were constructed next, as well as amenities like gambling dens, dance halls, and roadhouses, where the workers could spend their money. Drumright incorporated as a town on May 27, 1913. In 1914, the city built a two-story building of stone to serve as an elementary and high school. It was called Washington School, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRIS 81000462). Two banks opened in the town during 1914. Drumright was designated a first-class city after an election on April 18, 1916. The 1920 census reported a population of 6,460.
From the History section of Drumright, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Healthcare1
Map of Drumright
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 1.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 38°F | 2.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 93°F | 70°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 49°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 2.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 51°F | 29°F | 2.1 in | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cushing (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Creek County has had 39 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-05-21: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2025-03-15: Underwood Fire (Fire)
- 2025-03-14: Little Salt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2024-10-30: Euchee Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cushing Municipal Airport (CUH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Chandler 23 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Sapulpa 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Stillwater 28 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Sand Springs 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Glenpool 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Beggs 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Jenks 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Tulsa 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Bixby 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Broken Arrow 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Drumright, Oklahoma, DBinfo at English Wikipedia, Public domain
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