Nowata Authority

Nowata is a lower-income small town of 3,542 with home prices 2.2× below the Oklahoma median.

Nowata, Oklahoma

Nowata is a Oklahoma town in Nowata County, Oklahoma, home to 3,542 residents. Households here earn a median of $47,776.

Definition and scope

Nowata sits within Nowata County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2.

Who lives here

Nowata has approximately 3,542 residents. The median age is 37.8 years. Roughly 61% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $89,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 63.8%
• Black or African American: 3.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 4.9%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Nowata is $47,776. Poverty rate stands at 25.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.1%. Educational attainment: 13.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Nowata:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Nowata Municipal Airport. Federal court business routes through Nowata County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 712 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.