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Nowata, OK
City in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,542
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,040
ZIP codes
0
Nowata and its ZIP codes
Nowata at a glance
- Nowata is about 18 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $47,776, 27% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,900 (55% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Nowata, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nowata, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,776
Poverty rate
25.5%
Median home value
$89,900
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (435), Irish Americans (383), Mexican Americans (122).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nowata County. PPP loans are for Nowata.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,373
1,660 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,559
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $11,290 per person
How people get to work
Nowata, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled19.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nowata, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 26°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nowata, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Nowata
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WatovaCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.6 |
| DelawareTown | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| New AlluweTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| LenapahTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| TalalaTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| ChelseaTown | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| WannTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BushyheadCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.9 |
| OologahTown | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| DeweyCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| RamonaTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| FoyilTown | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| BartlesvilleCity | 20 mi | 22.6 |
| OchelataTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| South CoffeyvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| CopanTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nowata, OK in?
- Nowata is in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Nowata, OK?
- About 3,542 people live in Nowata, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nowata?
- Nearby places include Watova (5.3 mi), Delaware (5.9 mi), New Alluwe (10 mi), Lenapah (11 mi), Talala (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023