At a Glance
Median Income
$53,077
$65,604 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
Zillow: $239,995
Median Rent
$575/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
15.0% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ponca residents earn a median household income of $53,077 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,604. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ponca is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,995. Median rent is $575/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
24.8% of adults in Ponca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ponca has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population707
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,077
Per Capita$65,604
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$575
Ownership71.6%
Zillow$239,995
Housing Units389
Rent Burden34.8%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain30.3 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Ponca was founded in 1856.
The median home in Ponca was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.