Central High, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Comanche County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,572 Population 30/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $31,616 per capita
$200,200 Home Value $274,860 Zillow
$1,110 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,200 home value, $1,110/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Central High, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$31,616 per capita
Home Value
$200,200
29% below
Zillow: $274,860
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
5% below
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
71%
Rent
95%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Central High a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 5.8% (61% above 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 $274,860. 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.

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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,572
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density30/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,616
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$6,959M
Avg Weekly Wage$987

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,200
Rent$1,110
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$274,860
Housing Units517
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,410/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.