Kaw City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
311 Population 103/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $34,534 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $164,186 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $688/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Kaw City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,833
26% below
$34,534 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $164,186
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Kaw City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kaw City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
44%
Rent
59%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kaw City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kaw City residents earn a median household income of $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,534. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kaw City is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,186. Median rent is $688/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

5.4% of adults in Kaw City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kaw City has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population311
Median Age57.7 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$34,534
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$1,343M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$688
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$164,186
Housing Units215
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,175 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute42 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Kaw City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.