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Kay County, OK
11 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Population
43,625
Land area
920sq mi
People per sq mi
47
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Kay County
Kay County at a glance
- The median household income is $58,423, 10% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,700 (38% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $842 a month.
- Its largest cities are Ponca City (24,326), Blackwell (6,042) and Tonkawa (3,014).
Local data for Kay County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools25
- Colleges3
- Libraries5
- Banks19
- Post Offices6
- Parks30
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants116
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places31
Housing and community stats
Kay County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,423
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$124,700
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,465), Irish Americans (4,192), Mexican Americans (3,268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 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
PPP loans
$106M
1,859 loans, 12,520 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$91.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Kay County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kay County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,216
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 25°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone31 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kay County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Kay County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Kay County, OK?
- Ponca City is the largest city or town in Kay County, with about 24,326 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Kay County?
- Kay County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74601, 74604, 74631, 74632, 74641.
- What is the population of Kay County, OK?
- About 43,625 people live in Kay County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Kay County?
- Kay County borders Garfield County, Osage County, Cowley County, KS, Sumner County, KS, Noble County, Grant County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023