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Nowata, Oklahoma

city · Nowata County

At a glance

3,542
Population
$89,900
Median home value (all homes)
70% below U.S. median
$152,383
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$752/mo
Median rent
44% below U.S. median
$47,776
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
26.5 min
Average commute
79.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing53% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college23 mi
High school graduates90.4%
College graduates13.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region Grand Gateway Economic Development Association
Grand Gateway Economic Development Association supports member organizations in Northeast Oklahoma as they work to enhance residents’ quality of life, recruit and retain successful businesses and solve everyday challenges. GGEDA partners with and provides innovative services to local communities in their efforts to grow, thrive, diversify and strengthen the regional economy, and advocates on behalf of Northeast Oklahoma to state and federal leaders.
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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