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Ponca City, OK


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Ponca City, Oklahoma

Introduction to Ponca City, Oklahoma

Ponca City, Oklahoma, in Kay county, is 69 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 25,919 people in the city.

Ponca City History

Ponca City was founded by Burton Barnes in 1893. Barnes was the first to survey the city and was also elected as the first mayor of Ponca City. The Ponca Indians originally inhabited this region. The area was initially served by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.

Ponca City and nearby Attractions

  • Hartford Shopping Center
  • Ponca City Art Center
  • Pioneer Woman Museum
  • Cann Botanical Gardens
  • Ponca City Cultural Center and Museums
  • Marland Mansion

Things To Do In Ponca City

The Ponca City Cultural Center and Museum, the Pioneer Woman Museum and the Marland Mansion provide insights into the area’s history. The Sun 'n Fun Water Park is also a notable destination. The Pioneer Shopping Center, the Hartford Square Shopping Center and the West Grant Shopping Center are some of the local shopping centers. The Garfield Park, Frazier Park, Lake Ponca Park and Sunset Park provide amenities for several different types of recreational opportunities. Local festivals include the Fine Arts Festival, Oktoberfest, the Blues-4-Food Music Festival, the Iris Festival, the Standing Bear Powwow and Kaw Fest.

Ponca City Transportation

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is the nearest major airport.

Ponca City Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Cowley County Community College, Langston University and Oklahoma State University.

High Points

Ponca City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPonca City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyPonca City Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 9%Ponca City College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Ponca City Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Ponca City Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ponca City Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ponca City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Ponca City, OK

Comparing Ponca City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity38
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults510
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income29

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work28
Public Transportation Use17

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents102
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals38

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime33

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