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Ponca City, Oklahoma, in Kay county, is 69 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 25,919 people in the city.
In Ponca City, about 57% of adults are married.
Ponca City has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.
In 2000, Ponca City had a median family income of $39,846. Ponca City has more than its share of wealthy families and people. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,985) in Ponca City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 68% of housing in Ponca City is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Ponca City, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Ponca City. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.
Ponca City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Ponca City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime |  | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Ponca City colleges • Ponca City travel • Ponca City mortgages and property.
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