Welcome to Edmond, Oklahoma...A Great Place to Grow! Located in northern Oklahoma County, approximately fifteen miles north of downtown Oklahoma City, Edmond offers its citizens a high quality of life. Our community is known for its award winning schools, top rate higher education and a culture that embraces the arts and recreation. Edmond is governed by a council-manager form of government which includes five elected officials (Mayor and four City Council Members) and a City Manager. This group leads over thirty city departments consisting of approximately 750 employees that provide governance and service to all 95,000+ Edmond residents. Quick Facts: - Edmond is the home to many state firsts including the oldest public schoolhouse, the first institution of higher education (University of Central Oklahoma), and the oldest continuous newspaper (Edmond Sun). - Edmond Electric, a municipally owned system and one of only thirty-five in the state, has provided power since 1908 and provides vital support to the city for maintaining a high quality of life. - Edmond is noted for its commitment to art in public places. Throughout the community you can currently find nearly 200 pieces of art on display for the public to enjoy.