OKMap-doton-Kiowa, 2004
Kiowa’s story
145 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,021 in 1910, a peak of 1,287 in 1920, 595 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1898 on.
- 1881Kiowa is settled
KiowaOK
A town of 621, settled in 1881.
Population
621
2025 Census estimate · +4% since 2020
Typical home
$150K
+3.7% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
37.1
years
Jobs based here
121
A commuter town
Is Kiowa a good place to live?
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Kiowa, against 18% in Oklahoma’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Kiowa. Kiowa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
621 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Kiowa: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Kiowa, and how to reach them.
PowerPeople's Electric Cooperative15.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKiowa water system22 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Kiowa’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Pittsburg County Election BoardPittsburg County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code7455374553 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Kiowa.
Work & commute
Most of Kiowa’s workers commute out: the town has 0.7 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Kiowa for work: only 8% work in town. Since 2013, Kiowa has lost 51 jobs, to 121 in 2023. At $46,000, Kiowa’s median household income is where Oklahoma’s towns sit at $55,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
8%work in town
| Kiowa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 7.5% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Kiowa8%
McAlester23%
Oklahoma City6%
Tulsa4%
Durant3%
37 mi
median commute distance
121
jobs based in Kiowa
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Kiowa’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Kiowa school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiowa EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 197 | B |
| Kiowa HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 80 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Housing
The typical home in Kiowa is valued at about $150K
The typical Kiowa home is worth about $150,000, up 3.7% in a year, 32% below the Oklahoma typical home. The median rent in Kiowa is $734 a month.
$150KZillow home value
| Kiowa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $734 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 68% | 62% | 73% |
Typical home value
Kiowa$150K
Oklahoma$221K
+3.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Kiowa faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Kiowa, expect mild winters and hot summers
Kiowa has mild winters and hot summers. Kiowa’s July high is 94°F.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–54°
Spring50–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall51–75°
Nov 3
typical first frost
Mar 31
typical last frost
+0.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Kiowa
19 crimes were reported in Kiowa in 2025: 14 property and 5 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Kiowa is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
14
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Kiowa is
Kiowa beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 46% of adults have high blood pressure in Kiowa. Only 5 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Kiowa.
| Kiowa | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better21 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Kiowa | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.4% | 7.3% |
Mcalester Regional Health Center
19.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Kiowa
19pages on Kiowa
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Kiowa; the nearest are
Eastern Oklahoma State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wilburton35.1 mi$4,947 in-state tuitionEast Central UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ada43.3 mi$8,032 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Kiowa residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
92% of working residents leave Kiowa for work
Where Kiowa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
121jobs based in Kiowa
8%of working residents work in town
37 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Kiowa
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Kiowa is a town in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 595 residents.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 725 ft
- ZIP code
- 74553
Questions about Kiowa
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Kiowa, OK a good place to live?
Kiowa has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Kiowa, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Rip Radcliff and Ward H. Bell.