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Settled in 1901, this town now has 996 residents.
Apache’s July high is 95°F, above both the Oklahoma town median (93°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Apache has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Apache State Bank and Amphlett Brothers Drug and Jewelry Store. Apache has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
1,444 counted in 2010 and 1,034 in 2020; an estimated 996 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 950 in 1910, a peak of 1,616 in 2000, 1,034 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1956 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Apache, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Apache.
Home values are up 5.5% over the year to September 2026. For Apache, the median rent is $702 a month. Apache: 71% of households own their home.
| Apache | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $702 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 62% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
The Boone-Apache school district runs its public schools. Below: Two of its 3 schools, each with why it was picked. The 3 public schools in Apache teach 504 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 238 | C+ |
| Apache HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 154 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
For most workers, Apache is a place to come home to: only 7% work in town. In Apache, 19% of residents live below the poverty line. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Apache dropped by 77, to 225. The top destinations are Lawton (28%), Oklahoma City (12%) and Anadarko (9%).
| Apache | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 7.1% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
FEMA puts 46% of Apache’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 14% to tornadoes. On expected storm and flood damage, Apache sits above 76% of U.S. communities. Flood insurance has paid out on 24 claims in the town since 1979.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Apache's reported crime rate is close to Oklahoma's. In Apache, the property offense rate is 18 per 1,000 residents. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2025.
| Apache | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 18 per 1,000 residents | 14 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
For adults in Apache, the share who binge drink is 13%. Of 32 CDC measures, Apache beats the Oklahoma average on 1 and trails it on 12. Two figures for adults in the town: 16% have diabetes, 36% get no exercise outside work. Only 6 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Apache.
| Apache | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 25% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Apache | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 76.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.4% | 16.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Here, 20% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, against 28% in Oklahoma as a whole. No age group stands out against Oklahoma: all are within 4 points. Also worth knowing: 996 people lived in Apache by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate, 4.2% fewer than in 2020.
| Apache | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 20% | 20% | 29% |
| Median age | 36.6 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 23% | 25% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 16% | 18% |
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.9 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Apache | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 16.8% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.6% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.6% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.8% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.5% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 20.7% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.2% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 19% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 0.6% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
None within 15 miles of Apache; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Apache residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
2 places in Apache on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 notable people were born in Apache.
Town in Oklahoma, US
Apache is a town in Caddo County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Apache had a population of 1,034.
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Apache has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
8 notable people were born here, including Allan Houser and Aubrey Davis.
