Housing by town in Kay County, Oklahoma
Kay County, Oklahoma has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $842 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $674 in 2015–2019 (+24.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Ponca City has the highest median gross rent ($850) and Newkirk the lowest ($623).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $842 (±$27)
- Households that rent
- 30.8%
- Median household income
- $58,423
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in Kay County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell | $809 | 27.9% | $53,435 | $85,600 | $494 |
| Braman | — | 10.8% | $31,875 | $44,000 | $280 |
| Kaw City | $738 | 9.0% | $54,000 | $124,200 | $930 |
| Kildare | — | 8.3% | $58,750 | $70,000 | $267 |
| Newkirk | $623 | 26.8% | $52,639 | $101,800 | $596 |
| Ponca City | $850 | 37.5% | $55,941 | $135,800 | $910 |
| Tonkawa | $800 | 26.2% | $58,767 | $84,300 | $484 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,300 | $27,150 | $43,400 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,000 | $49,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $34,900 | $55,800 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $38,750 | $62,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $44,950 | $71,950 |
| 7 people | $48,050 | $48,050 | $76,900 |
| 8 people | $51,150 | $51,150 | $81,850 |
How the places in Kay County rank across Oklahoma
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Crime reported to police in Kay County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 192 | 439 | 1,085 | 2,480 | 43,758 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 210 | 480 | 905 | 2,068 | 43,770 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 172 | 397 | 696 | 1,606 | 43,329 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kay County recorded 172 violent and 696 property crimes, 397 and 1,606 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Kay County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca City Police Department | 24,200 | 121 | 406 |
| Kay County Sheriff's Office | 7,904 | 19 | 106 |
| Blackwell Police Department | 6,003 | 22 | 136 |
| Tonkawa Police Department | 2,980 | 6 | 34 |
| Newkirk Police Department | 2,242 | 4 | 14 |
ZIP codes in Kay County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74601 | 18,916 | $864 | $99,700 | $52,067 | 40.9% |
| 74631 | 6,689 | $830 | $86,500 | $53,964 | 28.6% |
| 74653 | 3,710 | $778 | $88,300 | $59,079 | 27.5% |
| 74647 | 3,534 | $713 | $120,100 | $63,145 | 21.7% |
| 74632 | 553 | $867 | — | $88,750 | 9.8% |
| 74641 | 552 | $830 | $127,800 | $62,083 | 7.8% |
| 74646 | 289 | — | — | $90,473 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Kay County
What is the crime rate in Kay County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Kay County recorded 397 violent and 1,606 property crimes per 100,000 residents (172 violent and 696 property crimes in all).
Which place in Kay County has the highest rent?
Ponca City has the highest median gross rent, $850 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Kay County has the lowest rent?
Newkirk has the lowest median gross rent, $623 (±$107) a month.
What is the median rent in Kay County, Oklahoma?
The median gross rent in Kay County is $842 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kay County, Oklahoma
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kay County, Oklahoma
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kay County, OK
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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