OKMap-doton-Arapaho, 2004
Arapaho’s story
134 years in pictures
Census counts: 253 in 1900, a low of 253 in 1900, 668 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1957 on.
- 1892Arapaho is settled
ArapahoOK
A town of 660, settled in 1892.
Population
660
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$146K
+6% in a year
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
36.8
years
Jobs based here
244
Balanced
Is Arapaho a good place to live?
Only one of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Arapaho. Arapaho has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
660 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Arapaho: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Arapaho, and how to reach them.
PowerCKenergy Electric Cooperative13.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCuster County RWD #31 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers95% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Arapaho’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Custer County Election BoardCuster County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2018
ZIP code7362073620 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Arapaho.
Housing
Arapaho’s typical home value is about $146K
Values rose 6% in the 12 months to September 2026. Arapaho’s typical rent comes in at $889 a month. Also worth knowing: among households locally, 72% are owner-occupiers.
$146KZillow home value
| Arapaho | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 72% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $889 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Arapaho$146K
Oklahoma$221K
+6%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Arapaho’s kids attend
Public schools: the Arapaho-Butler school district. Its two schools are below. 2 public schools serve Arapaho, with 468 students in all.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arapaho-Butler EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 332 | A |
| Arapaho-Butler HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 136 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Arapaho: four seasons and hot summers
Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 10 have a higher typical July afternoon high than Arapaho. July afternoons reach 96°, January nights drop to 25° and about 6 inches of snow falls in a winter.
6″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–52°
Spring47–72°
Summer68–93°
Fall48–73°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
About two in five of Arapaho’s working residents commute to Clinton
Only 1% of working residents stay in Arapaho for work; the rest commute out. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Arapaho dropped by 327, to 244. The town’s typical household income is $40,000, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. Its average trip to work comes in at 20 minutes.
1%work in town
| Arapaho | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 17% | 18% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Arapaho1%
Clinton43%
Oklahoma City11%
Weatherford6%
Elk City2%
8 mi
median commute distance
244
jobs based in Arapaho
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Safety
Crime reported in Arapaho
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Arapaho in 2025.
Arapaho is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Arapaho is
In Arapaho, 18% of adults report frequent mental distress, below Oklahoma’s towns (19%) but above U.S. towns (17%). The town tracks Oklahoma closely on all 32 CDC measures. 31% of Arapaho adults get no exercise outside work.
| Arapaho | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 41% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 34% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Clinton Regional Hospital
4.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Arapaho, mostly tornadoes
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Arapaho than in 53% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 32% come from tornadoes and 21% from inland flooding. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 9 declared disasters, most recently in 2024.
53risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
9
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Arapaho
18pages on Arapaho
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Arapaho
About 0 of every 100 Arapaho residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Arapaho
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Arapaho is a town in and the county seat of Custer County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 668 at the time of the 2020 census. The town lies long U.S. Route 183 and is named for the Arapaho Native American tribe.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,654 ft
- ZIP code
- 73620
- Area code
- 580
Questions about Arapaho
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Arapaho, OK a good place to live?
Arapaho has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Arapaho, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Cot Deal and Clift Schimmels.