City of Edmond

Located in the central part of the state, Edmond, Oklahoma is located 13 miles north of Oklahoma City. Named as one of America's Top-Rated Smaller Cities in 2006-2007 by Universal Publications in New York, Edmond is filled with as much culture, entertainment and art as it is business, education and industry. Eclectic and energized, Edmond, Oklahoma is a rapidly growing, affluent city with impressive demographics. Edmond's cost of living that is more than nine percent below the national average. Arcadia Lake offers fishing, skiing, camping and 17 miles of hiking trails. Historic Downtown Edmond features diverse shopping, and the Fine Arts Institute sponsors and host art shows. The climate of Edmond is affected mainly by winds from the continental Great Plains, though occasionally moist air comes up from the Gulf Coast. Winters are short and mild. Summers are hot, but the heat is mitigated by low humidity.