Living in Kiowa, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kiowa · Census data 2020–2024
Kiowa has 658 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $46,250 (29% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $82,000, the median rent is $734/month.
Kiowa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kiowa at a glance
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 37.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $82,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 68%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Kiowa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kiowa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kiowa the median home value is $82,000, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $986 a month in housing costs.
Kiowa median household income
The median household income in Kiowa is $46,250 and the income per person is $22,896. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Kiowa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 351
- Owner-occupied
- 68%
- Renter-occupied
- 32%
- Vacant
- 28.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.63
Kiowa demographics
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 250
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kiowa ›
Education in Kiowa
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Kiowa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kiowa
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Kiowa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa | 658 | $46,250 | $82,000 | $734 |
| Pittsburg | 137 | $27,750 | $69,400 | $567 |
| Savanna | 485 | $55,156 | $103,300 | $475 |
| Haywood | 147 | $61,042 | $198,100 | — |
| Arpelar | 312 | $87,750 | $124,000 | $870 |
| McAlester | 18,111 | $51,930 | $151,600 | $915 |
| Stuart | 198 | $66,250 | $89,000 | $830 |
| Alderson | 259 | $42,917 | $84,500 | $1,281 |
| Krebs | 2,119 | $45,893 | $106,100 | $852 |
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What is the median household income in Kiowa, OK?
The median household income in Kiowa is $46,250, 29% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kiowa?
The median home value in Kiowa is $82,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Kiowa?
The median gross rent in Kiowa is $734 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Kiowa, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Kiowa?
The median age in Kiowa is 37.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Kiowa?
The average commute to work in Kiowa is 20 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kiowa?
The unemployment rate in Kiowa is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kiowa?
5.3% of adults in Kiowa have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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