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Blackwell, OK
City in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Population
6,042
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,082
ZIP codes
0
Blackwell and its ZIP codes
Blackwell at a glance
- Blackwell is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 67th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $53,435, 18% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,600 (57% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $809 a month.
Local data for Blackwell, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blackwell, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,435
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$85,600
Median rent
$809/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (875), Irish Americans (710), Mexican Americans (575).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kay County. PPP loans are for Blackwell.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,434
17,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,201
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $8,539 per person
How people get to work
Blackwell, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blackwell, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 22°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blackwell, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.1%
U.S. 33.3% +10.8 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Blackwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TonkawaCity | 7.6 mi | 4.1 |
| NardinCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| BramanTown | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| PeckhamCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Tonkawa Tribal HousingCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Deer CreekTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| KildareTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Ponca CityCity | 14 mi | 18.4 |
| NewkirkCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| Hunnewell, KSCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LamontTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| White EagleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| McCordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| South Haven, KSCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MarlandTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BillingsTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blackwell, OK in?
- Blackwell is in Kay County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Blackwell, OK?
- About 6,042 people live in Blackwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blackwell?
- Nearby places include Tonkawa (7.6 mi), Nardin (8.6 mi), Braman (8.7 mi), Peckham (8.8 mi), Tonkawa Tribal Housing (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023