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Temple, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
822 Population 637/sq mi density
$29,914 Median Income $27,820 per capita
$55,600 Home Value $51,711 Zillow
$703 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$29,914 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,600 home value, $703/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Temple, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,914
60% below
$27,820 per capita
Home Value
$55,600
80% below
Zillow: $51,711
Median Rent
$703/mo
40% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
544/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
34% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
320 sunny days/yr

How Temple Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Temple's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Home Value
20%
Rent
60%
Poverty
172%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Temple a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Temple residents earn a median household income of $29,914 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,820. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Temple is $55,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $51,711. Median rent is $703/month, with 32.3% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Temple reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 544/100K.

Education

13.5% of adults in Temple hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Temple has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population822
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$29,914
Per Capita$27,820
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent$703
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$51,711
Housing Units532
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property544/100K

Health

Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,007 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+83.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Temple was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.