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Ottawa County, OK
10 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Population
30,341
Land area
471sq mi
People per sq mi
64
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Ottawa County
Ottawa County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $49,947 a year, 23% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 (38% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $788 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Miami (12,926), Commerce (2,212) and Fairland (1,207).
Local data for Ottawa County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools21
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices8
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places14
Housing and community stats
Ottawa County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,947
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$123,300
Prices +0.5% in a year
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,012), Irish Americans (3,040), Mexican Americans (1,539).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,310
12,894 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,839
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$295M
FY 2026, $9,740 per person
PPP loans
$50.7M
1,070 loans, 6,967 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$35.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ottawa County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ottawa County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
674
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
189
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ottawa County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ottawa County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ottawa County, OK?
- Miami is the largest city or town in Ottawa County, with about 12,926 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ottawa County?
- Ottawa County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74339, 74343, 74354, 74358, 74360.
- What is the population of Ottawa County, OK?
- About 30,341 people live in Ottawa County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ottawa County?
- Ottawa County borders Newton County, MO, Delaware County, McDonald County, MO, Cherokee County, KS, Craig County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023