Median Income
$53,077
29% lower than US avg
Home Value
$173,800
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$575
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Ponca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population707
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
A
Median Income$53,077
Per Capita$65,604
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$575
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,815
Health
Obesity42.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+92.0%
School Score5.81
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Libraries4
Is Ponca a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Ponca receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ponca stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Ponca is $53,077, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Ponca is $173,800, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Climate & Weather
Ponca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Ponca has a population of 707 with a density of 918 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.2%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Black.
Population
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
The median household income in Ponca is $53,077, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $53,077 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $65,604 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,015 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,189 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 147 |
| County GDP | $480M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 15 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
The median home value in Ponca is $173,800, 38% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $575 (51% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,815.
Home Values
| Census Median | $173,800 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,815 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,900 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
In Ponca, 42.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.5% report depression. 25.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Ponca vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
Crime Rates: Ponca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
Safety Score
Ponca has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 28.0 inches |
| 26% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 918/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5649°N, 96.7092°W |
| County FIPS | 31051 |