Ponca City

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Ponca City, OK

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Delve into the history of this jewel on the prairie

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Named after the Ponca Tribe, Ponca City is a small town in North Central Oklahoma with deep historical roots. Delve into Ponca City’s past at the many museums in town, including the Standing Bear Park and Museum, Pioneer Woman Museum, Conoco Museum, and the Marland Mansion.

Ponca City’s history with the oil industry has made it into the thriving cultural center it is today, with lush gardens, stately homes, upscale hotels, scenic golf courses, and an elegant theater serving as remnants of the oil boom. Ponca City is home to a tight-knit community bonded by special events such as the Ponca City Herb Festival, Bison Bison Film Festival, Standing Bear Powwow, and the Ponca City Arts Festival.

Outdoor recreation abounds in Ponca City, with convenient access to the Arkansas River, Lake Ponca, Kaw Lake, and numerous local parks. Ponca City residents enjoy a small-town atmosphere within close reach of big-city amenities. Tulsa and Oklahoma City are both just over an hour’s drive from Ponca City.

Explore the City

Locals find plenty of shopping and dining options on Grand Ave and 14th Street.

The gazebo at Cann Memorial Gardens is the perfect spot to take a break for Ponca City locals.

Ponca City features midcentury homes and historic properties dating back to the 1920s.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Ponca City, OK is $341 for a studio, $555 for one bedroom, $634 for two bedrooms, and $777 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ponca City has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$555/month
638 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ponca City, OK is 19.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ponca City is 35.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $341 - $777. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 6.3% less for utilities, and 6.3% less for transportation.

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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

E. M. Trout Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

265 Students

Kildare Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

91 Students

Mccord Public School

Public

Grades PK-6

313 Students

Woodlands Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

281 Students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

277 Students

Kildare Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

91 Students

Ponca City West Middle School

Public

Grades 6-7

686 Students

Ponca City East Middle School

Public

Grades 8

353 Students

Ponca City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,427 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.