Ponca City, OK β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Kay County Β· Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Ponca City based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Ponca City
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 64Income: 37Home Value: 13Safety: 50Education: 19Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

24,377

2023 ACS

Median Income

$55,270

2023

Median Home Value

$127,500

2023

Median Rent

$827

2023

Median Age

37.2

Unemployment

6.6%

Cost of Living Index

83.5

100 = national avg

Ponca City is a city in Kay County, Oklahoma, with a population of 24,377 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Ponca City is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Ponca City is $55,270, and the median home value is $127,500. The cost of living index is 83.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $827 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, and the median age is 37.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

24,377

Male

11,928

48.9%

Female

12,449

51.1%

Median Age

37.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

13.1%

High School or Higher

35.1%

Foreign Born

3.1%

Veterans

7.7%

Married

35.1%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.467

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

70.5%

Foreign Born

3.1%

White
70.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
0.8%
Native American
8.3%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
12.8%
Other
4.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%

2,404 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,895 (78.8%)
Puerto Rican
166 (6.9%)
Cuban
10 (0.4%)
Salvadoran
64 (2.7%)
Guatemalan
31 (1.3%)
Colombian
20 (0.8%)
Ecuadorian
30 (1.2%)
Other Hispanic
188 (7.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
29 (14.5%)
Vietnamese
5 (2.5%)
Korean
106 (53.0%)
Laotian
1 (0.5%)
Other Asian
58 (29.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
14 (63.6%)
Samoan
6 (27.3%)
Chamorro
3 (13.6%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
5 (0.2%)
Other Native American
2,007 (99.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

22,659

English Only

92.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,310 speakers

Limited English

1.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,310 (5.8%)
German
75 (0.3%)
Other Languages
71 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
62 (0.3%)
Other Indo-European
61 (0.3%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
31 (0.1%)
Other Asian
28 (0.1%)
Tagalog
11 (0.0%)
Vietnamese
3 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.2%

Limited English Proficiency

1.8%

Spanish
24.7% limited English
German
42.7% limited English
Slavic Languages
45.2% limited English
Other Indo-European
11.5% limited English
Other Asian
28.6% limited English
Tagalog
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,864

7.6% of population

Disability Rate

27.6%

514 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$51,923

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
35.4%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
12.6%
Vietnam
32.3%
Korea
7.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
15.7%
35-54
25.1%
55-64
9.3%
65-74
22.0%
75+
27.8%

Male Veterans

1,710

91.7%

Female Veterans

154

8.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$51,923

Non-Veteran Income

$29,998

Difference

$21,925

73.1% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

514

Without Disability

1,350

Disability Rate

27.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

14,461

#1 Ancestry

German

17.9% (4,374)

#2 Ancestry

English

10.9% (2,662)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

10.1% (2,470)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
17.9%
English
10.9%
Irish
10.1%
American
6.0%
European
2.1%
Scottish
1.9%
French
1.9%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
1.5%
British
0.8%
Norwegian
0.8%
Polish
0.8%
Swedish
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Brazilian
0.3%
Welsh
0.3%
Russian
0.2%
Czech
0.2%
Danish
0.2%
Hungarian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

9,317

Family Households

5,734

61.5%

Married Couples

3,871

41.5%

Non-Family Households

3,583

38.5%

Single Mother Households

1,253

13.4%

Single Father Households

610

6.5%

Living Alone

2,859

30.7%

Children Under 18

Total Children

5,484

In Married Couple

3,467

63.2%

With Single Mother

1,417

25.8%

With Single Father

600

10.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$72,149

Married Couple Income

$88,475

Single Mother Income

$39,544

Single Father Income

$43,750

Avg Family Size

2.5

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

440

Grandparents Responsible

283

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$55,270

-25% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,902

-17% vs national

Poverty Rate

16.7%

+23% vs national

Gini Index

0.4638

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.6%

+28% vs national

SNAP Recipients

19.2%

of households

How Ponca City Compares

Ponca City vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Ponca City is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Ponca City. The median household income here is $55,270.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
20.6%
$25-50K
25.2%
$50-75K
17.5%
$75-100K
13.3%
$100-150K
12.8%
$150-200K
7.0%
$200K+
3.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.6%

+33% vs OK avg

Labor Force

11,367

Employed

10,601

Mean Commute

15 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

13.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

35.1%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.2

Work from Home

3.4%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.5

100 = national avg

-16.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,740

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$86,839

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
77.8
Food
92.2
Transportation
75.1
Healthcare
93.8
Utilities
90.9

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$714

per month

2 Bedroom

$937

per month

The median household income in Ponca City, OK is $55,270, which is 24.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,902. The poverty rate of 16.7% is lower than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4638, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 11,367. 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 15 minutes, with 3.4% working from home. About 78.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.5, which is 16.5% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 77.8. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,740 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$99,000

Median List Price

$131,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$67

Days on Market

74

Active Inventory

106

Months of Supply

6.2

Buyer's market

Zillow Home Value

$129,412

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$800

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

5.9%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

40.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

91.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
5.9%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
40.6%
Listings with Price Drops
17.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 40.3%List Price ↑ 1.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

17

New Listings

26

Pending Sales

32

Homes Sold ↓ 39.3%New Listings ↓ 35.0%Pending ↓ 11.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$67

Median List $/SF

$107

Sale $/SF ↓ 24.7%List $/SF ↑ 1.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Ponca City vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Ponca City is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$127,500

Median Rent

$827

Total Housing Units

11,503

Vacancy Rate

19.0%

Owner Occupied

62.3%

Renter Occupied

37.7%

Median Property Tax

$898

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$733

Housing Types

Single Family
83.1%
Multi-Family
14.8%
Mobile Home
2.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$898

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.70%

of home value

Median Home Value

$127,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,076

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($898) by the median home value ($127,500). In Ponca City, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.70%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Ponca City, OK is $99,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 74 days on the market. 5.9% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $67. Zillow's observed rent index is $800/month. About 62.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1964. There are 11,503 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $898. The effective tax rate is 0.70%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Property Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Total Crimes

9

2024

Violent Clearance

0%

cases solved

Property Clearance

38%

cases solved

How Ponca City Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Ponca City police solve 100% of burglary cases but only 0% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent0N/AN/A
RapeViolent0N/AN/A
RobberyViolent1N/A0.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent0N/AN/A
BurglaryProperty3N/A100.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty4N/A0.0%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1N/A0.0%

Ponca City, OK reported 1 violent crimes and 8 property crimes in 2024. Law enforcement cleared 0% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 4 of the property crime reports.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
202418N/AN/A
202303N/AN/A
202203N/AN/A
202136N/AN/A
2020818N/AN/A
2019111N/AN/A
2018425N/AN/A
2017113N/AN/A
2016530N/AN/A
20151232N/AN/A

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

79.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

75.6

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

67.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

47.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

36

Public Assistance

$13.8M

Individual Assistance

$770K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

17 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $13.6M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’TornadoApr 2024$387K$88K
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$3K$7K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2020$1.4Mβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$83K$462K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJul 2019$126Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJun 2019$3.2M$177K
Flooding β†’FloodMay 2019β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$752Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015$749Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe StormApr 2013$1.5Mβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormJun 2012$1.8Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2011β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-l… β†’Severe Storm(s)May 2010$263Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$123Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormJan 2010β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormOct 2008$1.8Mβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormJul 2008$222Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

344

Total Claims Paid

$3,191,799

Avg Claim Payout

$9,278

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

52

Federal Funding

$3,629,113

Properties Protected

236

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

2.38

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures11$1,210,663
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)10$156,761
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan10$219,964
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures5$496,347
601.1: Generators3$53,411

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Ponca City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, cold wave, tornado. The area has had 36 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (17 declarations). 344 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $13,823,315 in public assistance recovery funding. $769,746 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 52 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.0%

2.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.9%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

41.6%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

18.4%

Hearing

10.5%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Ponca City has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Integris Health Ponca City

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Integris Health Ponca City4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Stillwater Medical-Blackwell14.1 miRural Emergency Hospitalβ€”Yes
South Central Kansas Medical Center24.4 miRural Emergency Hospitalβ€”Yes
Rural Wellness Fairfax Hospital24.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Stillwater Medical - Perry30.9 miRural Emergency Hospitalβ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Pop. Served

32,720

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
PONCA CITY MUN WATER27,1550
MCCORD RWD #31,8000
KAY CO RWD #11,7651
KAY CO RWD #31,0000
OSAGE CO RWS & SWD #3 (BRADEN)7000
NOBLE CO RWD #32500
MASON TRAILER PARK500

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

5

Total COβ‚‚e

2.3M MT

Top Emitter

Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery

1.9M MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (10,000 - 25,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery
Phillips 66
Refineries1,899,802
CONTINENTAL CARBON Ponca City Plant
Csrc Usa Corp
Chemicals242,045
Charles D. Lamb Energy Center
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Power Plants142,360
Ponca City Landfill
City Of Ponca City Oklahoma
Waste39,751
Ponca
Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority
Power Plants15,762

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 7 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years. 5 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 2.3M metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

15 min

-35% vs national

Drive Alone

78.3%

-1% vs national

Work From Home

3.4%

-64% vs national

Carpool

13.9%

Walk

1.7%

How Ponca City's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211000
202122020
202011000
201833010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Ponca City, OK is 15 minutes, which is 34.6% below the national average of 23 minutes. 78.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.4% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 13.9% of workers carpool. 1.7% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

81.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

60.4%

of households

No Internet

13.7%

of households

Total Households

9,317

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
60.4%
Cellular Data Plan
69.4%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.4%
No Internet Access
13.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.5%

of households

Smartphone

87.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

68.7%

of households

Tablet

53.9%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.5%
Smartphone
87.4%
Desktop / Laptop
68.7%
Tablet
53.9%
Smartphone Only
15.3%
No Computer
7.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.2Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8Β’

per kWh

-51% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$132

residential

-10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Ponca City vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

7

Population Served

32,720

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PONCA CITY MUN WATERCommunitySurface water27,1550
MCCORD RWD #3CommunityPurchased surface water1,8000
KAY CO RWD #1CommunityPurchased surface water1,7651
KAY CO RWD #3CommunityPurchased surface water1,0000
OSAGE CO RWS & SWD #3 (BRADEN)CommunityPurchased surface water7000
NOBLE CO RWD #3CommunityGround water2500
MASON TRAILER PARKCommunityGround water500

81.1% of households in Ponca City have broadband internet access. 60.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.7% of households have no internet access. 15.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 7 water systems, providing water to 32,720 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Ponca City is located in Kay County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Ponca City.

Election Overview

Source: Kay County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

4,136

24.4%

GOP Votes

12,483

73.8%

Total Votes

16,913

Margin

R+49.4%

Shift from 2020

D+1.6pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+49.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20244,13612,48316,91324.4%73.8%R+49.4
20204,04012,83417,24923.4%74.4%R+51.0
20163,73412,16816,79522.2%72.5%R+50.2

In the 2024 presidential election, Kay County recorded 16,913 total votes. Republicans won the county with 73.8% of the vote compared to 24.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+49.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted D+1.6pp from the previous election.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

167

Total Assets

$71.1M

Total Income

$30.0M

Per 10K Residents

68.5

nonprofits

+9.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

21

Median Assets

$547K

Oldest Active

1936

ruling year

Newest Org

2025

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
25
Arts & Culture
14
Human Services
10
Philanthropy
9
Recreation & Sports
6
Youth Development
5
Religion
5
Mental Health
4
Public Benefit
4
Environment
3
Animal-Related
3
Health Care
3
Crime & Legal
3
Public Safety
3
Voluntary Health
2
Community Improvement
2
Unknown
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Housing & Shelter
1
63.4%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $45.1M of $71.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Ponca City

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
OPPORTUNITY CENTER INCHuman Services$7.1M$3.5M1971
THE OPPORTUNITY CENTER FOUNDATION IHuman Services$6.7M$2.6M1975
HOSPICE OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INCβ€”$5.5M$4.4M1983
LOVE STATION INCArts & Culture$4.7M$2.1M1995
MARLAND CHILDRENS HOME INCHuman Services$4.6M$1.1M1953
COMMUNITY HEALTH FOUNDATION OF KAY COUNTY INCHealth Care$4.2M$98K2006
STANDING BEAR NATIVE AMERICAN FNDNArts & Culture$3.4M$253K1994
MARLAND ESTATE FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$3.4M$1.3M1992
UNIVERSITY CENTER AT PONCA CITY FOUNDATION INCEducation$2.8M$344K2001
KAY COUNTY COUNCIL FOR THE OPPORTUNITY CENTER INCβ€”$2.7M$555K1962
DOCTOR PICKENS MUSEUM INCArts & Culture$2.4M$97K2019
NORTHERN OKLAHOMA HUMANE SOCIETYAnimal-Related$2.3M$277K1988
MARY E JONES STUDENT TRUSTβ€”$2.0M$160K1971
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INCEducation$2.0M$961K1968
UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL OKLAHOMA INCPhilanthropy$2.0M$813K1965
EVANS FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$1.8M2002
NORTHERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES CENTER AND SHELTER INCβ€”$1.7M$1.3M1972
BRIDGEWAY INCMental Health$1.4M$2.4M1987
NEW EMERGENCY RESOURCE AGENCY INCβ€”$1.2M$362K1971
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$1.1M$147K1987
PONCAN THEATRE COMPANY INCArts & Culture$1.1M$474K1989
MARVIN AND VALOYCE MUSGROVE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$937K$246K2013
KEELER MATTHEWS CHARITABLEFOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$756K$36K2007
PIONEER TECHNOLOGY CENTER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$749K$317K1997
LIVING HOPE PREGNANCY CENTERβ€”$623K$370K1985
SURVIVOR RESOURCE NETWORKβ€”$547K$1.1M1984
GOLDEN VILLA CENTER INCHuman Services$444K$180K1988
DEARING HOUSE INCYouth Development$378K$280K2019
NATIONAL AMBUCS INCβ€”$366K$161K1996
THE MISSION INCUnknown$278K$108K1994
PONCA CITY ART ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$224K$204K1967
PONCA PLAYHOUSE INCArts & Culture$223K$76K1975
MCCORD SENIOR CITIZENSHuman Services$216K$84K2010
LAVERNE E HORNER CHARITABLE TR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$197K$55K2001
PONCA CITY MAIN STREET INCORPORATEDArts & Culture$189K$316K2001
PONCA CITY MEALS-ON-WHEELS INCβ€”$171K$49K1976
PONCA CITY SOCCER INCRecreation & Sports$140K$150K1996
PEACHTREE LANDING INCHousing & Shelter$137K$208K1988
RANCH DRIVE RURAL FIRE DISTRICT ASSOCIATIONPublic Safety$117K$26K1996
FUTURE FISHERMAN FOUNDATIONRecreation & Sports$114K$52K1996
PO HI STEPPERS BOOSTER CLUBEducation$62K$47K2014
MCCORD COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCHealth Care$58K$153K1993
PONCA CITY JUNIOR BASEBALL INCβ€”$53K$77K1988
CONOCOPHILLIPS RETIREES ASSOCIATION INCReligion$47K$24K2014
CORYELL CUPBOARD INCHuman Services$43K$70K2024
PONCA CITY QUARTERBACK CLUBEducation$39K$69K2014
RENFRO FAMILY FOUNDATIONEnvironment$37K$300K2014
PONCA CITY AVIATION FOUNDATION INCEducation$34K$60K2009
PONCA CITY SWIMMING ASSOCIATION INCβ€”$24K$50K1964
PONCA CITY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PARENTS ASSOCIATION INCEducation$23K$60K2000

Ponca City, OK has 167 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $71.1M. The most common category is Education, with 25 organizations. 21 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 68.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1936.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

175

Total Approved

$49.2M

Jobs Supported

1,170

Per 10K Residents

71.8

SBA loans

-46.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

30

Top Lender

RCB Bank

64 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2023

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

165

Total Amount

$45.6M

Avg Loan

$276,107

Median Loan

$110,000

SBA Guaranteed

$34.3M(75%)

Jobs Supported

1,009

5046% of all loans

Loans

10

Total Amount

$3.6M

Avg Loan

$363,200

Median Loan

$279,000

7(a) β€” 94%504 β€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

12

7% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$10.7M

22% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$892,842

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade19 loans
NAICS 44
$5.0M
Accommodation & Food Services17 loans
NAICS 72
$8.9M
Other Services15 loans
NAICS 81
$2.1M
Manufacturing12 loans
NAICS 33
$10.1M
Retail Trade12 loans
NAICS 45
$2.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
M J & H Fabrication Inc.1$5.0M
Consulting and Field Services Llc3$1.9M
Nemer Holdings Llc1$1.8M
Faiyaz Inc1$1.8M
Quarter Turn Resoures Inc.1$1.8M
Diamond Energy Llc2$1.4M
Shirconn Investments, Inc.1$1.3M
Ponca Townsite Company1$1.3M
American Metal Fabrication Inc and Therma Seal Duct Systems Inc.1$1.3M
D & P Tank Service Inc1$1.1M

Ponca City, OK has received 175 SBA loans totaling $49.2M in approved funding between 1992 and 2023. The 7(a) program accounts for 165 loans (94% of the total), supporting 1,009 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 10 loans totaling $3.6M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Ponca City is RCB Bank with 64 loans. That works out to 71.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

31,380

Avg Median Income

$66,483

Avg Home Value

$146,400

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7460119,011$48,810$94,700$860160.4
7460412,369$84,156$198,100$770134.1

Ponca City, OK has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 31,380. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $66,483. The average median home value is $146,400. The average median monthly rent is $815.

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