City profile
Ada, OK
Pontotoc County · Population 16,575
Ada is a town in Pontotoc County, OK with about 16,575 residents and a typical home value near $169,000. It is 54 miles from Norman, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$169,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,042
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 63/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Hail, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
68 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 26% Democratic / 72% Republican
Community
Population
16,575
Black population
5.2%
County
Pontotoc County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 16,575 residents
- Typical home value about $169,000
- 54 miles from Norman, OK
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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