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Tonkawa, OK
City in Kay County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,014
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
730
ZIP codes
0
Tonkawa and its ZIP codes
Tonkawa at a glance
- Tonkawa is about 12 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 112th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $58,767 a year, 10% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,300 (58% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Tonkawa, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tonkawa, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,767
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$84,300
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
73.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (688), Irish Americans (357), Mexican Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kay County. PPP loans are for Tonkawa.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,434
17,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,201
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$373M
FY 2026, $8,539 per person
How people get to work
Tonkawa, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tonkawa, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
1,216
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
98
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tonkawa, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Tonkawa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tonkawa Tribal HousingCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BlackwellCity | 7.6 mi | 5.6 |
| NardinCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| LamontTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Deer CreekTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BillingsTown | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MarlandTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| White EagleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Ponca CityCity | 15 mi | 18.4 |
| BramanTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PeckhamCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| McCordCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.4 |
| KildareTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Red RockTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| NewkirkCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| HunterTown | 20 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tonkawa, OK in?
- Tonkawa is in Kay County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Tonkawa, OK?
- About 3,014 people live in Tonkawa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tonkawa?
- Nearby places include Tonkawa Tribal Housing (4.3 mi), Blackwell (7.6 mi), Nardin (9.8 mi), Lamont (12 mi), Deer Creek (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023