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Newkirk, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Kay County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,024 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $26,430 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $124,911 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
275 Violent Crime/100K 1,376 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Newkirk, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,125
29% below
$26,430 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
65% below
Zillow: $124,911
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
28% below
1,376/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Newkirk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
35%
Rent
53%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newkirk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newkirk residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,430. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,232 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newkirk is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,911. Median rent is $613/month, with 27.1% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Newkirk reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,376/100K. The murder rate is 45.9/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Newkirk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newkirk has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,024
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$26,430
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$956

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent$613
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$124,911
Housing Units923
Rent Burden27.1%

Crime

F
Violent275/100K
Property1,376/100K
Murder45.9/100K
Assault229/100K
Burglary321/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,038/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,151 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Newkirk was founded in 1893.
The median home in Newkirk was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.