City safety & data profile

Ponca CityOK

Ponca City, OK is a 25K-resident city in Kay County with a median household income of $55,941.

Kay County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ponca City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ponca City has a population larger than 55% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $135,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 45%
By size
$55,941
Median income
$135,800
Median home
17.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Ponca City

Ponca City posts a median household income higher than 16% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Ponca City area.

Top 84%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Ponca City

Where Ponca City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,941 Bottom 16% higher than 16% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Ponca City, OK beyond the headline numbers

Ponca City sits inside Kay County, Oklahoma, at roughly 36.71°N, -97.09°W. Population 24,758, $55,941 median household income. Median home value $135,800, median rent $850. Poverty rate 17.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ponca City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.8%, then high blood pressure at 41.4%. 1 hospital in/around Ponca City, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Ponca City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,758
Ponca City
Median Income
$55,941
-18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$135,800
-40% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Kay County) - Ponca City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
44K-5%
Median Income
$58,423+42%
Median Home Value
$124,700+65%
Poverty Rate
16%-12%
Unemployment
5.8%-27%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ponca City, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$850/mo
Poverty Rate
17.9% +26% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%
Work From Home 3.4%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 70.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 15%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.8%
High Blood Pressure
41.4%
Short Sleep Duration
36.3%
Physical Inactivity
32.1%
Current Smoking
18.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.9%
Diabetes
14%
Binge Drinking
13.9%
Current Asthma
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55%
Annual Checkup 77.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
INTEGRIS HEALTH PONCA CITY
PONCA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ponca City, OK? ▼
Ponca City, OK has a population of 24,758 people, located in Kay County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Ponca City? ▼
The median household income in Ponca City, OK is $55,941 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.9%.
What is the median home value in Ponca City? ▼
The median home value in Ponca City, OK is $135,800. Median rent is $850/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ponca City? ▼
The top health indicators in Ponca City include Obesity (42.8%), High Blood Pressure (41.4%), Short Sleep Duration (36.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ponca City? ▼
Ponca City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ponca City? ▼
The median age in Ponca City, OK is 37.1 years. 20.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ponca City, OK is located in Kay County, Oklahoma. With a population of 25K and a $55,941 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ponca City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Ponca City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Ponca City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Kay County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.