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Ponca City, Oklahoma

       
Total population 24,710 Average January/July temperatures 37.9° / 82.5°
Median home price $ 86,500 Annual Precipitation 37.85 in. /yr.
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Ponca City, Oklahoma

This Kay County city is chiefly residential.

Cultural Attractions
The Marland Mansion, modeled after a Florentine home, is available for tours.
Economy
Petroleum research and products are central to Ponca City’s economy.
Geography
Ponca City is in northern Oklahoma, near the Arkansas River.
Historical
This city was founded in 1893.
Recreation
Ponca City has 28 parks, and also organizes an adult basketball league.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 49.42 ° / 26.36 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 94.76 ° / 70.25 °
Precipitation (?) 37.85 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 35 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 164
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 84
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 86,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $34383.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $32913
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .150 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 0
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 8
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 24,710
Population density (?) 1,369 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 11.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 7,046 people
Education (?) 23 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 3
Number of clinics within the county (?) 32
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 7
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