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Quapaw, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
797 Population 960/sq mi density
$48,523 Median Income $22,469 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $137,584 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
384 Violent Crime/100K 3,694 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,523 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $700/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Quapaw, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,523
35% below
$22,469 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
70% below
Zillow: $137,584
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
384/100K
1% above
3,694/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Quapaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
30%
Rent
60%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
101%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quapaw a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Quapaw residents earn a median household income of $48,523 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,469. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Quapaw is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,584. Median rent is $700/month, with 22.4% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Quapaw reports 384 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,694/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Quapaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Quapaw has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population797
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$22,469
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$700
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$137,584
Housing Units353
Rent Burden22.4%

Crime

F
Violent384/100K
Property3,694/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,080/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation852 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Quapaw was founded in 1917.
The median home in Quapaw was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.