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Kiowa, OK
Town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Population
658
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
530
ZIP codes
0
Kiowa and its ZIP codes
Kiowa at a glance
- Kiowa is about 9 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,250, 29% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,000 (59% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $734 a month.
Local data for Kiowa, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kiowa, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,250
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$82,000
Median rent
$734/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
5.3%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (113), German Americans (91), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pittsburg County. PPP loans are for Kiowa.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,982
14,742 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,560
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$370M
FY 2026, $8,453 per person
How people get to work
Kiowa, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kiowa, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
862
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kiowa, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.9%
U.S. 12.8% +6.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Kiowa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PittsburgTown | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| BlancoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| WardvilleCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| SavannaTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| AshlandTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| HaywoodCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| ArpelarCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.2 |
| McAlesterCity | 16 mi | 17.8 |
| StuartTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AldersonTown | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| KrebsCity | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| BacheCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| StringtownTown | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| HaileyvilleCity | 21 mi | 1 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| HartshorneCity | 21 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kiowa, OK in?
- Kiowa is in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Kiowa, OK?
- About 658 people live in Kiowa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kiowa?
- Nearby places include Pittsburg (3.3 mi), Blanco (7.7 mi), Wardville (8.6 mi), Savanna (8.9 mi), Ashland (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023