Pawhuska Authority

Pawhuska is a lower-income small town of 2,930 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Pawhuska, Oklahoma

In Osage County, Oklahoma, Pawhuska anchors a community of 2,930. Median household income is $46,298.

Definition and scope

Located in Osage County, Oklahoma, Pawhuska operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Tulsa, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Pawhuska has approximately 2,930 residents. The median age is 39.6 years. Roughly 63% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $114,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 58.8%
• Black or African American: 1.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Pawhuska is $46,298. Poverty rate stands at 17.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.6%. Educational attainment: 15.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Pawhuska:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

Pawhuska Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Osage County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Pawhuska sits at an elevation of 945 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 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.