At a Glance
Median Income
$39,853
$24,448 per capita
Home Value
$84,200
Zillow: $152,473
Median Rent
$729/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
1,740/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
23.3% smoking rate
How Nowata Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nowata's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nowata a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nowata residents earn a median household income of $39,853 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,448. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nowata is $84,200 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,473. Median rent is $729/month, with 25.1% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Nowata reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,740/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Nowata hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nowata has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,522
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,033/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,853
Per Capita$24,448
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$253M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,200
Rent$729
Ownership60.4%
Zillow$152,473
Housing Units1,749
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property1,740/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,633/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation698 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Nowata was founded in 1889.
The median home in Nowata was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.