Temple is a town in Cotton County, Oklahoma, United States. It is 5 miles (8.0 km) south and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Walters, the county seat. The population was 862 at the 2020 census, a decline of 14.0 percent from 1,002 at the 2010 census. The town is named for the celebrated trial lawyer of Texas and Oklahoma Territory, Temple Lea Houston (1860–1905), the youngest son of General Sam Houston.

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Town numbers

ZIP code73568

Area code580

Living in Temple

Housing in Temple

$54K▼ 9.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Temple home is worth about $54,000, down 9.3% in a year, 76% below the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Temple

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Most working residents leave Temple for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Wichita Falls (12%), Lawton (10%) and Oklahoma City (9%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Wichita Falls, TX

12%

Lawton

10%

Oklahoma City

Duncan

7%Work in townlive and work in Temple 28 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 114Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Temple →

Health in Temple

Health Grade D

Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 77% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oklahoma

1better than OK·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81.2%More adults treating high blood pressureOK 76.3% · better 25.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethOK 16.4% · worse

Care nearby

Jefferson County HospitalWaurika · 18.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Comanche Community Health CenterComanche · 16.9 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 Temple · CMS · HRSAHealth in Temple →

Natural hazards in Temple

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Temple flood?no paid flood claims on record 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Temple

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Temple →

Climate in Temple

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Temple has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 32°Winter

75° / 50°Spring

95° / 71°Summer

76° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Temple get?About 2 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Apr 1.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Temple →

Schools in Temple

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C⁻

School Grade C-

The public schools Temple’s kids attend trail 77% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

DistrictTEMPLESchools2

Temple Es C-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 126 students Temple HS BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 38 students

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.