Kiowa, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
662 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$70,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$349 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$541 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
5
McAlester Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pittsburg County
7
McAlester Urban Area
7
Oklahoma
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 39
Feb 2 1 44
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 4 0 51
Dec 2 1 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Log in to see location map

Schools

Kiowa Es
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Kiowa Hs
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Pittsburg Es
3 miles, SE · 2.3star
Pittsburg Hs
3 miles, SE · 3.2star
Browse all schools near Kiowa, OK

Colleges

Eastern Oklahoma State College
35 miles, E · 1.4star
Wes Watkins Technology Center
41 miles, N · 1.4star
East Central University
43 miles, NW · 1.9star
Browse all colleges near Kiowa, OK

Hospitals

McAlester Regional Health Center
17 miles, NE · 2.3star
Browse all hospitals near Kiowa, OK

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
97 miles, E · 1star
Tulsa International Airport
102 miles, NE · 2.3star
Will Rogers World Airport
107 miles, NW · 2.8star
Stillwater Regional Airport
120 miles, N · 1star
Browse all airports near Kiowa, OK