City Hall, 2020
Nicoma Park’s story
97 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,263 in 1960, 2,313 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 5 maps from 1892 on.
- 1929Nicoma Park is settled
Nicoma ParkOK
A town of 2,294, settled in 1929.
Population
2,294
2025 Census estimate · −0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$195K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$62K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
420
A commuter town
Is Nicoma Park a good place to live?
Nicoma Park’s best subject grades are an A for cost of living and an A− for schools; its weakest is a D for health. Nicoma Park has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Nicoma Park stand out
Where Nicoma Park beats most towns.
Typical home value
Nicoma Park$195K
Oklahoma$221K
Cost of livingA
2.7 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 92% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
CHOCTAW-NICOMA PARK schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Nicoma Park Es | PK–2 | 452 |
| Nicoma Park Intermediate Es | 3–5 | 351 |
| Nicoma Park MS | 6–8 | 652 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Nicoma Park for work
Where Nicoma Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
420jobs based in Nicoma Park
2%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Nicoma Park grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Nicoma Park is from typical.
Cost of livingAOpen →HealthSSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest 4.3 miles awayDOpen →SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.2 of 20; 0.7% of households have no car; 0.6% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →SafetyC+Open →Jobs & incomeB−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors0 miles of trails; 2% conserved landCOpen →HistoryDOpen →Civic life2.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsCOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 36.9; 16% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 27 attractions →Oklahoma City National Memorial and 22 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nicoma Park. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MuseumOklahoma City National Memorial419K visitors a year
21 mi Stadium & arenaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium9 mi Theme parkFrontier City
9 mi MuseumNational Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum9 mi Zoo & aquariumOklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden
11 mi MuseumMuseum of OsteologySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Oklahoma City National Memorial: User:Dual Freq, CC BY 2.5 · Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium: Toniklemm, CC BY-SA 4.0 · National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Osteology: SkeletonsRCool, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nicoma Park: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nicoma Park, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNicoma Park1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Nicoma Park’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, Oklahoma County Election BoardOklahoma County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP codes73020, 73141, 73084, 7313073020 63% · 73141 18% · 73084 11% · 73130 5%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 Nicoma Park.
HealthD
Residents of Nicoma Park are less healthy than nine in ten U.S. towns
Among adults in Nicoma Park, 15% have diabetes. The share of adults in Nicoma Park who have been diagnosed with depression is 29%, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 26% and U.S. towns at 23%. Two figures for adults here: 20% smoke cigarettes, 17% report frequent physical distress.
10%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Nicoma Park | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 40% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Nicoma Park | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.7% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.2% | 7.3% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.7% |
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest
4.3 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Nicoma Park beat 80% of Oklahoma districts
Public schools: the Choctaw-Nicoma Park school district. Three of its 4 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. 3 public schools serve Nicoma Park, with 1,455 students in all.
80%of OK districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicoma Park MSLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 652 | B+ |
| Life Christian Academy PrivateLargest high schoolGrades PK–12 | Grades PK–12 | 198 | – |
| Nicoma Park Intermediate EsTop results in townGrades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 | 351 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
A smaller share of working residents in Nicoma Park work locally than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
Jobs in Nicoma Park grew by 37 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 420. Nicoma Park’s middle household income stands at $62,000, above the Oklahoma town median ($55,000) but below the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). The average commute for Nicoma Park comes to 26 minutes. The top destinations are Oklahoma City (53%), Midwest City (8%) and Choctaw (6%).
2%work in town
| Nicoma Park | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $62,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Nicoma Park2%
Oklahoma City53%
Midwest City8%
Choctaw6%
Edmond4%
13 mi
median commute distance
420
jobs based in Nicoma Park
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 24% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Nicoma Park
A winter brings about 3 inches of snow, with January nights at 28° and July afternoons at 93°.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–52°
Spring49–72°
Summer69–91°
Fall51–73°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyC+
Nicoma Park sees more crime per resident than three in five U.S. towns
In Nicoma Park, the level of property crime is 10.9 per 1,000 residents. Nicoma Park’s violent crime rate stands at 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
41%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Nicoma Park | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.9 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 10.9 per 1,000 residents | 14 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Nicoma Park0.9
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Nicoma Park10.9
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
41st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
2
violent crimes reported in 2025
25
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade A
The typical home in Nicoma Park: about $195K
For households in Nicoma Park, the share who are owner-occupiers is 81%. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 3.1% in value. Its going rate for rent comes in at $1,012 a month.
$195KZillow home value
| Nicoma Park | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,012 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Nicoma Park$195K
Oklahoma$221K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
4
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
OutdoorsC
Open space protected for good: 1.6% of Nicoma Park
Across 2 parks and preserves: 0.2 miles of trail. Nicoma Park’s density of trails is 0.1 miles per square mile.
1.6%conserved
| Nicoma Park | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
1.6%
conserved · 34 of 2,139 acres
0.2 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Nicoma Park Municipal Park | — | 8 |
| 2. Centennial Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B−
Nicoma Park faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected losses in Nicoma Park break down as 38% from inland flooding and 20% from tornadoes. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage here than in 51% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Nicoma Park households in 6 declared disasters; the latest was in 2021.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
3
paid flood claims since 1993
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nicoma Park
19pages on Nicoma Park
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 80% of OK districts · 4 schoolsSafetyC+0.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than OK on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingA$195K typical home · up 3.1% in a yearWork & commuteB−$62K median household income · 420 jobs hereNatural hazardsB−FEMA risk higher than 49% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Nicoma Park
Rose State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Midwest City6 mi$5,030 in-state tuitionUniversity of Oklahoma-Health Sciences CenterUniversity or college · Public · Oklahoma City9.7 miOklahoma Christian UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Edmond11.6 mi$27,180 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Nicoma Park residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
About Nicoma Park
City in Oklahoma, United States
Nicoma Park is a city in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States, and a part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The name Nicoma is a portmanteau of the first three letters of Nichols, for G.A. Nichols, and the last three letters of Oklahoma. The population was 2,313 at the 2020 census, a 3.3% decrease from 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- ZIP code
- 73066
- Area code
- 405
Nicoma Park’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Nicoma Park.
ChoctawMidwest CitySpencerNicoma Park
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OK rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicoma Park | — | — | A | C+ | A− | D |
| Choctaw | #5 | A− | B− | B | A− | B |
| Midwest City | #72 | C− | B | C− | B | C |
| Spencer | #95 | C− | A | C | D | C− |
Nicoma Park has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare Nicoma Park with a neighbor →
Questions about Nicoma Park
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nicoma Park, OK expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.