City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Pawhuska, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Pawhuska - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,984
Residents
$48,625
Median income
$107,900
Median home
$1,217
Median rent (state)

Pawhuska - the verdict

Pawhuska ranks in the 17th percentile for household income and the 32nd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

17th
percentile, household income
12th
percentile, home value
37th
percentile, median rent
32nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Pawhuska, OK

Pawhuska is a small town in Oklahoma, home to 2,984 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Pawhuska brings in $48,625 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 8.7%. Pawhuska's housing stock carries a median value of $107,900, and the median resident age is 37.6 years. 14.3% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 56.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Pawhuska (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1994.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 59.9°F with 45.3 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: the state registers 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,217 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 78.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

2,984 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$48,625 /yr

Poverty 8.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Pawhuska compare to other US cities?

Here's how Pawhuska stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 12% pricier than other cities
Median rent 37% pricier than other cities
Safety 32% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Oklahoma and the picture shifts: Pawhuska ranks #128 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Pawhuska against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oklahoma only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oklahoma-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Pawhuska toward the top of Oklahoma's cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Pawhuska ranks #53 - the 84th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Pawhuska only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#375 of 639
41st percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#53 of 671
84th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#303 of 628
52nd percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#445 of 671
34th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#336 of 671
49th percentile in Oklahoma

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oklahoma only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile
32ndSafety percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income · 32nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Pawhuska's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Pawhuska's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 42 Avg. percentile National median
Pawhuska's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Pawhuska's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$107,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 88% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Pawhuska $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Pawhuska, OK Pawhuska, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Pawhuska, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Pawhuska, OK median $48,625/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Pawhuska, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Pawhuska, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,984
Median Income
$48,625
Median Home Value
$107,900
Median Age
37.6
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Labor force participation
56.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1994.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
412.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1581.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
59.9°F
Annual Precipitation
45.3"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,900 residents2,920 residents2,940 residents2,960 residents2,980 residents3,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,978 residents 2,923 residents ▼ -1.8%
Pawhuska's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
75.5%
Carpool
17.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.2%
Work from Home
2.4%
Other
1.7%

Based on 1,399 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Pawhuska sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,217/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
78.1 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Jones
2,975 people
Heavener
2,998 people
Tonkawa
3,018 people
Calera
2,949 people
Cache
3,045 people
Atoka
2,918 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Pawhuska's 2,984 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Albany, IN
2,984 people
Quail Ridge, FL
2,983 people
Bloomingdale, GA
2,983 people
Upton, MA
2,985 people
Hopelawn, NJ
2,986 people
Yadkinville, NC
2,986 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Pawhuska's $48,625 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fort Payne, AL
$48,623 median income
Asheboro, NC
$48,628 median income
Casey, IL
$48,631 median income
Cottonwood Falls, KS
$48,631 median income
London, CA
$48,618 median income
Ithaca, NY
$48,617 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Pawhuska, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Pawhuska, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 55.5% 31.2% 8.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.6% White 55.5% Black or African American 1.6% Asian 0.5% American Indian 31.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 8.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Pawhuska compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Pawhuska (this city) 2,984 $48,625
Jones 2,975 $76,058
Heavener 2,998 $39,356
Tonkawa 3,018 $57,711
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Pawhuska, OK?

What is the population of Pawhuska, OK? +

Pawhuska, OK counts 2,984 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Pawhuska, OK? +

Median annual household income in Pawhuska runs $48,625, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Pawhuska? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Pawhuska; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Pawhuska, OK safe? +

Pawhuska has a total crime rate of 1994.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Pawhuska, OK? +

Homes in Pawhuska carry a median value of $107,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Pawhuska? +

The average annual temperature in Pawhuska runs 59.9°F, 45.3 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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