The Town FilesOttawa County, Oklahoma
30,341 people. The median home is worth $123,300 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $49,947.
Towns in Ottawa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 12,969 | $107,600 | $46,410 | 32.2 |
| Commerce | 2,271 | $72,600 | $34,817 | 32.1 |
| Fairland | 1,106 | $90,200 | $42,625 | 36.0 |
| Quapaw | 811 | $72,200 | $40,000 | 41.0 |
| Afton | 734 | $86,200 | $56,875 | 38.5 |
People and housing
| Ottawa County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,300 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $788 | $830 |
| Median household income | $49,947 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.0% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
12,934 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,301 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 674 storm events in Ottawa County from 1996 to 2026, with 12 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Ottawa County has been included in 34 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4453: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).