Kiowa Authority

Kiowa is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 658 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Kiowa, Oklahoma

Kiowa is one of the smaller incorporated places in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, with a population of 658. Median household income is $46,250.

Definition and scope

Kiowa sits within Pittsburg 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 and is part of the McAlester, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Kiowa has approximately 658 residents. The median age is 37.1 years. Roughly 68% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $82,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 62.5%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Kiowa is $46,250. Poverty rate stands at 24.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.5%. Educational attainment: 5.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Kiowa:

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

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Cochran Ranch Airport. Federal court business routes through Pittsburg County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Kiowa sits at an elevation of 763 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

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.