At a Glance
Median Income
$29,914
$27,820 per capita
Home Value
$55,600
Zillow: $53,814
Median Rent
$703/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
83.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
19.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Temple 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
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 $53,814. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population822
Median Age51.0 yrs
Density637/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
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$53,814
Housing Units532
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
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.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.