City profile
Ponca City, OK
Kay County · Population 24,326
Ponca City is a town in Kay County, OK with about 24,326 residents and a typical home value near $136,000. It is 71 miles from Tulsa, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
37°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$135,800
Typical monthly housing
$836
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
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 80/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Cold wave, Tornado
Nearest major airport
75 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
24,326
Black population
3.2%
County
Kay 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 24,326 residents
- Typical home value about $136,000
- 71 miles from Tulsa, OK
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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