Quapaw, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
797 Population 960/sq mi density
$48,523 Median Income $22,469 per capita
$85,300 Home Value $142,129 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 22.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,523 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,300 home value, $700/mo rent
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: $142,129
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
22.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

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
139%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Quapaw a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.0% (39% above 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 $142,129. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population797
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density960/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,523
Per Capita$22,469
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$700
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$142,129
Housing Units353
Rent Burden22.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.