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Nowata County, OK
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Nowata County, Oklahoma.
Population
9,435
Land area
566sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Nowata County
Nowata County at a glance
- Nowata County is 72% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,333, 16% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,800 (31% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $811 a month.
- Its largest cities are Nowata (3,542), South Coffeyville (684) and Delaware (301).
Local data for Nowata County, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nowata County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,333
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$137,800
Prices -7.8% in a year
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,597), Irish Americans (1,275), Mexican Americans (213).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.7 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
PPP loans
$10M
506 loans, 1,368 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$28.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nowata County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nowata County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
520
Most often 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 zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nowata County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nowata County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nowata County, OK?
- Nowata is the largest city or town in Nowata County, with about 3,542 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nowata County?
- Nowata County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74027, 74042, 74048, 74072, 74083.
- What is the population of Nowata County, OK?
- About 9,435 people live in Nowata County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nowata County?
- Nowata County borders Rogers County, Washington County, Montgomery County, KS, Labette County, KS, Craig County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023