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Ponca City, Oklahoma

city · Kay County

At a glance

24,326
Population
$135,800
Median home value (all homes)
55% below U.S. median
$139,703
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$850/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$55,941
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
15.7 min
Average commute
84.4%
Homes with broadband
99.95%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing38% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities23% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost44% 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:
Nearest 4-year college38 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates90.5%
College graduates20.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ponca City Development Authority
The Ponca City Development Authority accelerates economic growth in Ponca City and provides assistance to those looking to establish, expand, or relocate a business there.
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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