Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
20%
Ponca City, OK
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$566
Population
24,472
Renter Mix
39% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,601
Average: $64,852
Education
3,996
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,273
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ponca City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Ponca City, OK is $345 for a studio, $566 for one bedroom, $643 for two bedrooms, and $785 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ponca City has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$566/month
638 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ponca City, OK is 17.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ponca City is 30.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $345 - $785. You can expect to pay 6.0% less for groceries, 5.4% less for utilities, and 10.7% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ponca City, OK is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
309 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Public
Grades K-5
288 Students
Public
Grades K-5
282 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
273 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
104 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
594 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
327 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,431 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens
Military Bases
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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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.