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Quapaw, OK
Town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
Population
728
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
881
ZIP codes
0
Quapaw and its ZIP codes
Quapaw at a glance
- Quapaw is about 15 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,000 a year, 38% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,200 (64% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $709 a month.
Local data for Quapaw, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quapaw, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$72,200
Median rent
$709/mo
Homeownership
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (76), Irish Americans (32), Mexican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ottawa County. PPP loans are for Quapaw.
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
How people get to work
Quapaw, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quapaw, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
674
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
189
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quapaw, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Quapaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CommerceCity | 4.4 mi | 2.3 |
| Baxter Springs, KSCity | 5.2 mi | 3.1 |
| North MiamiTown | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PeoriaTown | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| MiamiCity | 7.3 mi | 11.1 |
| Lowell, KSCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Riverton, KSCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| DotyvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Loma Linda, MOTown | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| WyandotteTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Galena, KSCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Seneca, MOCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| NarcissaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| Grand Falls Plaza, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| FairlandTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Columbus, KSCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quapaw, OK in?
- Quapaw is in Ottawa County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Quapaw, OK?
- About 728 people live in Quapaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quapaw?
- Nearby places include Commerce (4.4 mi), Baxter Springs, KS (5.2 mi), North Miami (5.8 mi), Peoria (7 mi), Miami (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023