OKMap-doton-EastDuke, 2004
East Duke’s story
106 years in pictures
Census counts: 502 in 1920, 394 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1920East Duke is settled
East DukeOK
The town, settled in 1920, counts 399 residents.
Perryman Ranch Headquarters · Photo: Crossiu at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0
Population
399
2025 Census estimate · +1.5% since 2020
Median home value
$89K
Census ACS
Household income
$68K
median
Median age
39.5
years
Jobs based here
69
A commuter town
Is East Duke a good place to live?
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower share of residents below the poverty line than East Duke. East Duke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
399 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 East Duke: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in East Duke, and how to reach them.
PowerHarmon Electric AssnEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterDuke Public Water Authority14 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have East Duke’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, Jackson County Election BoardJackson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code7353273532 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 East Duke.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Oklahoma and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in East Duke is higher
Of the losses FEMA expects in East Duke, 71% come from strong winds and 10% from drought. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 100% of U.S. communities.
100risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Strong windDroughtInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools East Duke’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Public schools: the Duke school district. Also worth knowing: the 2 public schools in East Duke teach 152 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 100 | C |
| Duke HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 52 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Fewer of East Duke’s working residents work locally than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Only 7 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher average trip to work than East Duke. Jobs based here fell to 69 in 2023, 171 fewer than in 2013. The top destinations are Altus (28%), Oklahoma City (13%) and Eldorado (4%). The middle household income for East Duke comes to $68,000, against $55,000 in Oklahoma’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns.
2%work in town
| East Duke | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $68,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In East Duke2%
Altus28%
Oklahoma City13%
Eldorado4%
Olustee4%
16 mi
median commute distance
69
jobs based in East Duke
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In East Duke, expect mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons reach 97°, January nights drop to 27° and about 4 inches of snow falls in a winter.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–55°
Spring48–76°
Summer70–95°
Fall50–76°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Young adults are less common in East Duke than in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has 28% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 31%. Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (23% statewide). The share of residents in East Duke who are 65 or older: 20%.
39.5median age · OK 37
| East Duke | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 20% | 29% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | 36.2 years | 40.5 years |
East DukeOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
14%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school24%
Some college31%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate5%
Women and men · all residents
46% women, 54% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.3 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| East Duke | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.4% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 24.1% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.6% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.8% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.5% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.1% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Health
How healthy East Duke is
For adults in East Duke, the share who binge drink is 14%. In East Duke, 35% of adults get no exercise outside work, and 40% sleep under 7 hours.
| East Duke | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 40% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 34% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | East Duke | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.5% | 16.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 10% | 8% |
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
14.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in East Duke sell for about $160K
In East Duke, 77% of households live in a home they own. The going rate for rent for East Duke comes to $1,045 a month.
$160Kmedian sale price
| East Duke | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 77% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,045 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about East Duke
16pages on East Duke
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of East Duke
About 2 of every 100 East Duke residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave East Duke for work
Where East Duke’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
69jobs based in East Duke
2%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About East Duke
Town in Oklahoma, United States
East Duke, now known as Duke, is a town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 394 as of the 2020 United States census. It is located about 14 miles west of the county seat of Altus, and is located at the intersection of US Route 62 and Oklahoma State Highway 34.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 988 ft
- ZIP code
- 73532
- Area code
- 580
Questions about East Duke
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Duke, OK a good place to live?
East Duke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.