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Central High

A town of 1,489 people in Oklahoma
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Conserved land12%4,106 of 34,330 acres
Trails2.6 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves02,758 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Central High

Town in Oklahoma, United States
1921Established
1,181Population
53.9 sq miArea
1,181 ftElevation

Central High is a town in Stephens County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,181 at the time of the 2020 Census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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Area code405
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Housing in Central High

$275K▲ 4.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Central High home is worth about $275,000, up 4.8% in a year, 23% above the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Central High for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Duncan (31%), Marlow (14%) and Oklahoma City (12%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Duncan
31%
Marlow
14%
Oklahoma City
12%
Lawton
10%
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Health in Central High

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 25% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Oklahoma

2worse than OK

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Duncan Regional HospitalDuncan · 14.7 mi · ER
Marlow Community Health CenterMarlow · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Central High · CMS · HRSAHealth in Central High →

Natural hazards in Central High

56
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.

🌪️ Tornadoes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Central High →

Climate in Central High

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Central High has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

54° / 31°Winter
74° / 50°Spring
93° / 70°Summer
75° / 51°Fall
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B

School Grade B

The public schools Central High’s kids attend outperform 63% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictCENTRAL HIGHSchools3

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Marlow Garland Smith Public LibraryMarlow · 7.5 miles · 39 hrs a week
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Locator map of Central High
Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Seth Ilys at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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