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Tonkawa, OK

Tonkawa, OK.

Population: 3,710 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Tonkawa, OK is $105,234 — down 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $141,000 after a median 144 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$105,234

Typical home value

-4.0%

1-year change

144

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$105,234
1-year appreciation
-4.0%
3-year appreciation
-13.0%
5-year appreciation
+0.9%
10-year appreciation
+34.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2023)
$121,339
House Price Index (state)
387.4 (+1.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$141,000
Median list price
$179,000
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-21.7%
Median days on market
144 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
93.2%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+3.0%
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$638/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$700/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$916/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,199/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,204/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.1 : 1
Schools include
TONKAWA ES, TONKAWA MS, TONKAWA HS

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
18
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.1 in
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Highest AQI recorded (year)
141

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,253
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,298

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
SCK HEALTH, CALDWELL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HOSPITAL DISTRICT #6 PATTERSON HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+69 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
66.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$544
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
57.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,392
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

TonkawaState medianUS median
Typical home value$105,234$185,598$288,527
Median sale price$141,000$213,750$325,000
Median days on market144 days57 days51 days
Median annual property tax$544$830$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Tonkawa, OK?
$105,234.
What is the median sale price in Tonkawa, OK?
$141,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Tonkawa, OK?
Median days on market: 144 days.
What is typical rent in Tonkawa, OK?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $916/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Tonkawa, OK?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Tonkawa, OK in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Tonkawa, OK. 18 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Tonkawa, OK?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Tonkawa, OK?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Tonkawa, OK?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Tonkawa, OK?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Tonkawa, OK walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Tonkawa, OK?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Tonkawa, OK?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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