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Pawhuska, Oklahoma

city · Osage County

At a glance

2,930
Population
$114,200
Median home value (all homes)
62% below U.S. median
$110,902
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$554/mo
Median rent
59% below U.S. median
$46,298
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
18.3 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
0.05%
Locations with fiber available
3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities16% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost34% 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 college21 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college41 mi
High school graduates88.4%
College graduates15.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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