At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$31,616 per capita
Home Value
$200,200
Zillow: $264,854
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
2,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Central High Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central High's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central High a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central High residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,616. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,708 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central High is $200,200 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,854. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Central High reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,373/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Central High hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central High has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,572
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,616
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$6,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$987
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,200
Rent$1,110
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$264,854
Housing Units517
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property2,373/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,169 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Central High was founded in 1921.
The median home in Central High was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.