At a Glance
Violent Crime
222/100K
2,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Ponca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ponca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ponca a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Ponca reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,000/100K.
Education
46.8% of adults in Ponca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponca has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density115/mi²
Male / Female70% / 30%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$695M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$261,613
Housing Units42
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property2,000/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,466 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Broadband23.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
27.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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