Tonkawa, OK
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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Commute
8/10
home
Housing
9/10
visibility
Safety
3/10
local_library
Schools
3/10
local_airport
Airports
3/10
school
Colleges
1/10
accessibility
Hospitals
3/10
- directions_bike Bikeability
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.
Residents
Population
3,018
332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr
39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4%
64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1%
35% (US)
Economy
Median Income
$57,711
$79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.9%
88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi
29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9%
13% (US)
Housing
Median Home
$83,000
$303K (US)
Median Expenses
$369
$612 (US)
Median Rent
$502
$1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5%
58% (US)
Crime
Violent Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.
How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places
Kay County
6
Ponca City Urban Area
6
Oklahoma
5
Property Crime Score
Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.
How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places
Kay County
6
Ponca City Urban Area
6
Oklahoma
6
Climate
| Month | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | Temp (°F) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | 2 | 33 |
| Feb | 1 | 2 | 39 |
| Mar | 3 | 1 | 48 |
| Apr | 3 | 0 | 58 |
| May | 5 | 0 | 67 |
| Jun | 5 | 0 | 76 |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 82 |
| Aug | 3 | 0 | 81 |
| Sep | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| Oct | 3 | 0 | 59 |
| Nov | 2 | 0 | 47 |
| Dec | 1 | 2 | 36 |
Hazards
Inland Flood Risk
Tornado Risk
Politics
Historical Voting Patterns
This place is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.
Liberal (27%) (71%) Conservative2016 Presidential Election Results
Donald Trump 71%Related Legislative Districts
Congressional District 3, OK State Senate District 10, OK State House District 38, OKSchools
Tonkawa Es
<1 miles, NE
•
3.7
Tonkawa Hs
1 miles, NE
•
2.8
Tonkawa Ms
1 miles, NE
•
1
Blackwell Hs
8 miles, NE
•
1.9
Colleges
Northern Oklahoma College
1 miles, E
•
1.4
Pioneer Technology Center
13 miles, E
•
1.4
Ponca City Beauty College
14 miles, E
Cowley County Community College
31 miles, NE
•
1.4
Hospitals
Stillwater Medical-Blackwell
9 miles, NE
•
3.2
Ponca City Medical Center
14 miles, E
•
3.2
Stillwater Medical-Perry
26 miles, S
•
3.2
Sumner County Hospital District No 1
30 miles, N
Airports
Stillwater Regional Airport
37 miles, S
•
1
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
68 miles, N
•
1.9
Tulsa International Airport
86 miles, SE
•
2.3
Will Rogers World Airport
90 miles, SW
•
2.8