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There were 11 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Owner occupation was 62.5%, and the vacancy rate was 18.2% in July 2026. Its population was 24,326 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1927 sources

Population24,225people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,581EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent747.1EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.93%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,080offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 94% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean9.05µg/m³country median 7.0 — 29% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 83% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 90% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Ponca City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Ponca City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$850 per month, while the median home value was US$135,800 in July 2026. 40.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Ponca City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$850/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)18.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,908 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)837.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent747.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes400 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Ponca City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family51%strong on family, weak on cost · range 42–60%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.5% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 849 of 24,225 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$55,941 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Ponca City is 6.9%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income55,941 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband63.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription84.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet10.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.89 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,581 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,448 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate6.93 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Ponca City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,448 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,795of €2,714 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,714
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €838
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,795
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Ponca City Salary needed to live in Ponca City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Ponca City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Ponca City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools12 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents24.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,440 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Ponca City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPonca City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Ponca City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
Ponca City3,080
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,080 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents636.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes116 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time15.66 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportPNC3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Ponca City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Ponca City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Ponca City is 9.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.05 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.44 · Feb 11.11 · Mar 16.5 · Apr 21.44 · May 26.11 · Jun 31.28 · Jul 34.06 · Aug 33.39 · Sep 29.06 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 15.44 · Dec 9.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013969 (PONCA CITY MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.11 · Feb -2.11 · Mar 2.94 · Apr 8 · May 14 · Jun 19.44 · Jul 21.89 · Aug 20.94 · Sep 16.17 · Oct 9.11 · Nov 2.44 · Dec -2.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013969 (PONCA CITY MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.2 · Feb 4.5 · Mar 9.7 · Apr 14.7 · May 20.1 · Jun 25.4 · Jul 28 · Aug 27.2 · Sep 22.6 · Oct 15.8 · Nov 9 · Dec 3.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 25.91 · Feb 27.94 · Mar 55.12 · Apr 96.01 · May 129.5 · Jun 119.4 · Jul 93.98 · Aug 83.31 · Sep 69.6 · Oct 77.72 · Nov 41.91 · Dec 32.26 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013969 (PONCA CITY MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading44.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.67 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation818.1 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.77 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Oklahoma City ±0.6 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±5.3 °C, Markham (Canada) ±5.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±5.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±5.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±5.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 849 is not 2.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.24 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents849 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density509 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population24,225 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics24,200 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value135,800 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate59.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad3.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents2.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage60.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage68.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance11.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available92.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over10,165 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans72.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Ponca City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Blackwell as a Ponca City alternative in the same region

22 km away, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Blackwell vs 3.0 km Ponca City+200%
  • Unemployment: 4.3% Blackwell vs 6.9% Ponca City−38%
  • Residents: 6,029 Blackwell vs 24,225 Ponca City−75%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,228 Blackwell vs €3,448 Ponca Cityno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,585 Blackwell vs 3,080 Ponca City−16%
  • Foreign residents: 1.7% Blackwell vs 2.2% Ponca City−23%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,745 Blackwell vs €2,581 Ponca City+6%
Full comparisonMore about Blackwell

Plainfield as a Ponca City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 938 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,581 Ponca City+87%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 2.2% Ponca City+172%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,080 Ponca City−76%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Ponca City+200%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.9% Ponca City−46%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 24,225 Ponca City+107%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,448 Ponca City+17%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Ponca City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

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Willoughby24,234 residentsMedford24,247 residentsKenmore24,249 residentsSt. John24,250 residentsNewport24,251 residentsNorth Haven24,253 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Ponca City?

The median gross salary is 3,448 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Ponca City?

The unemployment rate is 6.93 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Ponca City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.05 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Ponca City?

Police recorded 3,080 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Ponca City?

The published population is 24,225 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Ponca City?

849 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Ponca City a good place to live?

Ponca City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Ponca City?

Blackwell is near Ponca City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013969 (PONCA CITY MUNI AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  17. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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