East Duke is a small town of 346 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $60,000
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Duke stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether East Duke is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Duke city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.1
East Duke's overall cost of living index is 89.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Duke costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Duke, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$746
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Duke's violent crime rate is 252.8 per 100,000 residents
— 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
252.8 /100k
Property Crime
1223.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Duke is served primarily by DUKE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Duke, OK
National Avg
School District
DUKE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Duke sees average highs of 52.5°F in January
and 97.1°F in July,
with 28.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.3 inches of snow per year.
East Duke's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Duke roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,800 and median rent is $746/month.
East Duke's violent crime rate is 252.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1223.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Duke are operated by DUKE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Duke, OK has a population of 346, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Duke averages 52.5°F in January and 97.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.1 inches
with about 3.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Duke, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73532.
The population of East Duke, Oklahoma is 346 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Duke: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $120,800, median household income $60,000, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Duke side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.