What are the schools like in Marlow, OK?

Marlow is served primarily by CENTRAL HIGH. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Marlow?

The median household income in Marlow, OK is $50,755 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Marlow, OK?

Marlow has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.5 inches.

Marlow, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Marlow, OK affordable or expensive?

Marlow's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Marlow is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,100 and the median rent is $765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Marlow, OK?

Marlow has a violent crime rate of 88.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1235.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Marlow, OK a Good Place to Live?

Marlow is a small town of 4,417 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $50,755 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Marlow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Marlow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Marlow 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: 88.9

Marlow's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Marlow costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Marlow, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,755	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Marlow's violent crime rate is 88.3 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

88.3 /100k

Property Crime

1235.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Marlow is served primarily by CENTRAL HIGH. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Marlow, OK	National Avg
School District	CENTRAL HIGH	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Marlow sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation and 5.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Marlow, OK
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	36.8"
Annual Snowfall	5.5"

Demographics

Metric	Marlow, OK	National Avg
Population	4,417	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Central High, OK 8 mi Bray, OK 8 mi Rush Springs, OK 10 mi Duncan, OK 10 mi Empire City, OK 12 mi

Marlow vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlow, OK affordable or expensive?

Marlow's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Marlow roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,100 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Marlow, OK?

Marlow's violent crime rate is 88.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1235.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Marlow?

Public schools in Marlow are operated by CENTRAL HIGH. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Marlow, OK a good place to live?

Marlow, OK has a population of 4,417, a median household income of $50,755, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Marlow?

Marlow averages 51.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches with about 5.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Marlow?

The population of Marlow, Oklahoma is 4,417 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Marlow?

Key numbers for living in Marlow: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,100, median household income $50,755, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marlow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.