Central High: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Central High center on a median $75,435 (1.2× higher than Stephens County median $61,620; 1.2× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $211,200. The surrounding county supports 15,058 jobs (avg $52,784).
- $67,155 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs Oklahoma $74,344).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $75,435 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 9.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 2.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 17.6% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $18,140 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,218,199 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,155 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $84,039 |
| Median Household Income | $75,435 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 9.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | upper-middle |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $75,435 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.5% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 4% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 26.70 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 4.1% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 15,058 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $794,821,548 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,784 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.5% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 35 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 67,368 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 1,924.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,078 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 12,852 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 573,568 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 5 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 34 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 12 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 31 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 24 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 5 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 22331 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.5 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $382,823,805 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,934.46 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 42,848 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 88.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Pct Walked | 4.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 35.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12