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Ada, Oklahoma

city · Pontotoc County

At a glance

16,575
Population
$169,300
Median home value (all homes)
44% below U.S. median
$185,710
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$894/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$53,507
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
13.7 min
Average commute
86.8%
Homes with broadband
0.11%
Locations with fiber available
4.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost51% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
East Central University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.8%
College graduates30.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ada Jobs Foundation
We connect businesses to tools, resources, and a vibrant community to help you start and scale your company. We’re a 501c3 non-profit that’s purely focused on the economic development of Ada.
region Southern Oklahoma Development Association
Southern Oklahoma Development Association (SODA) is a regional planning and development association serving southern Oklahoma, offering planning and coordination services in community and economic development, rural fire protection, transportation planning, and health and nutrition services for older adults.
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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