Demographic information for Ponca City, Oklahoma including education, business, industry, hospital and income levels. These demographics include information about the larger community of Kay County and North Central Oklahoma as well.

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2. table of contents P O N C A C I T Y
Ponca City: Balancing Your Life, Living the Dream!
For those seeking balance in their professional and personal lives, Ponca City offers the security and advantage of a small town with the convenience and
services of a much larger area. The city’s economic opportunties, micropolitan amenities and strategic location have helped make Ponca City one of the top
100 American communities, according to Relocate America.
Our community is located in the center of the Oklahoma Gateway economic region of north central Oklahoma, providing easy access to three major
metropolitan areas in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Wichita. Ponca City’s location offers a premier location for energy, manufacturing, research and corporate
facilities coupled with an outstanding community in which to live.
Whether it is for personal or professional reasons, in Ponca City success is available. We invite you to inquire within.
n Demographics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
n Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
n Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
n Medical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
n Community Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
n Business Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
n Business Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
n Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
n Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
n Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
n Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
n Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
n Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
n Military Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
n Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
n Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
n Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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3. demographics
P O N C A C I T Y
Household Income
Average Household Income: . . . . . . . $ 57,020
Median Household Income: . . . . . . . $ 45,151
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
BY P E R C E N TAG E C O S T O F L I V I N G
$150,000 & above . . . . . .3.53% Cost of Living: . . . . . . 91.7% of National Average
$100,000 - $149,999 . . . .8.34% Industrial Land Cost: . . . . . . from $.50 per sq.ft.
$75,000 - $99,999 . . . . .11.4% Industrial Lease Rates: . . from $1.50 per sq.ft. (annual)
$50,000 - $74,999. . . . . .21.16% Office Lease Rates: . . . from $6.50 per sq.ft. (annual)
Property Tax Rate: . . . . . . less than one percent
$35,000 - $49,999 . . . . .17.25%
Sales Tax Rate: . . . . . . . . . . . . State: 4.5%
$25,000 - $34,999 . . . . .14.13%
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City: 3.5%
$15,000 - $24,999 . . . . . .13.33% . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TOTAL: 8.0%
$0 - $14,999. . . . . . . . .10.86% Corporate Income Tax Rate . . . . . . . . . 6.0%
Source: Claritas Inc., 2007 Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Oklahoma Tax Commission 2007
T A X C O M P A R I S O N S
Federal/State/ State/Local
Local Tax Burden* Rank in the 50 States Tax Burden* Rank in the 50 States
Oklahoma 27.8% 50 9.0% 45
Texas 29.8% 41 9.3% 43
Missouri 30.2% 38 1 0.1% 34
Arkansas 30.7% 32 10.4% 13
Kansas 31.0% 27 11.2% 15
Colorado 31.8% 23 10.4% 30
Michigan 31.9% 21 11.2% 14
Illinois 33.2% 14 10.8% 22
* Tax burdens includes property and local sales tax. Source: “State and Local Tax Burdens Comparison” The Tax Foundation, 2007
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4. housing
P O N C A C I T Y
Whether you are looking for a modest starter home or a country estate, Ponca City offers you
a new home that costs 20% less than the national average.
New housing development includes the Huntington Tract and the just announced Fox Run development next to Lake Ponca and the Wentz Golf Course.
These new construction homes share our community with stately homes built during an era where pride of craftsmanship reached a new high, as well as
newer homes that offer a customized feel and the lifestyle choices demanded by today’s consumer. All Ponca City homes share a commute that is measured
in minutes and a community that is committed to a classic American lifestyle. Walk to school or the park, hit the trails, bike to the lake or visit the new Ponca
City Recreation Center, now under construction, after work. It’s all within easy reach.
OW NER OCCUPIED H O U S I N G U N I T S
H O U S I N G VA LU E S
Total Housing Units . . . . . . . . . . . 18,389
$60,000 & Under: . . . . . . 6.01% Owner Occupied: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72%
$60,000 - $100,000 . . . . . 28.06% Renter Occupied: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28%
$100,000 - $200,000 . . . . 20.46% Average Owner Occupied Housing . . . $64,923
$200,000 & Up . . . . . . . 5.47% Range of Housing: . . . . . .$11,500 - $450,000
Multifamily Units: . . . . . . . . . . . . .3073
Average Length of Residence . . . . . . 12 years
Source: Claritas Inc., 2007; North Central Board of Realtors 2007
population P O N C A C I T Y
Average Age of Total Population . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39.7 yrs.
P O P U L A T I O N BY R ACE / E THN I C I T Y
Market Area Population . . . . . . . . . 98,823 White-Non Hispanic . . . . . . 77.7%
(includes incorporated areas of Kay County and portions of Garfield,
Grant, Noble, Osage, Pawnee Counties and Southern Kansas.) Hispanic . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.6%
Kay County Population. . . . . . . . . . 46,434 African American . . . . . . . 3.0%
Total Households . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8,389 American Indian/Alaska Native . 7.5%
Male . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.7% Asian/Pacific Islander. . . . . . 0.9%
Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51.3% Some Other Race . . . . . . . 2.6%
Ponca City Population . . . . . . . . . . 25,759 Two or More Races . . . . . . 3.7%
Sources: Claritas Inc., U.S Census - 2007 Estimates
OSU Center for Applied Economic Research – 2008 Estimates
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5. medical
P O N C A C I T Y
Ponca City Medical Center
Number of Licensed Beds: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Major projects for 2007-08 include:
Emergency Dept. Beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 COMPLETED PROJECTS.
Level II Trauma Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,000 visits per year Expanded parking
Women’s Center
PHYSICIANS AND SERVICES:
Outpatient Therapy Center
Active Staff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
CONSTRUCTION STARTED
Courtesy Staff: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
17 bed Emergency Department
Hospital Employees: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
PATIENT CARE (2006)
SPECIALTIES INCLUDE
Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,767
n Anesthesia n Oncology
Births . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
n Cardiology n OB/GYN Outpatient Visits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66,729
n Hematology n Pediatrics Surgeries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,535
n Internal Medicine n Podiatry Home Health Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,613
n Neurology n Radiology
n Orthopedics n Urology www.poncamedcenter.com
PONCA CITY PHYSICIANS & MEDICAL FACILITIES
Physicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1
Dentists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Optometrists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Urgent Care Facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Home Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rehabilitation Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Orthopedic Sports Physicians. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Renal Care Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Cancer Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
KAY COUNTY & MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Medical Doctors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Osteopaths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Registered Nurses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Source: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision,
2006; Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, 2006; Oklahoma Board of
Nursing, 2006
community services
P O N C A C I T Y
n Ponca City Fire Department - Locally operated with four fire stations and 65 firefighters
n Ponca City Police Department – One officer per every 500 citizens (see page 13 for more information)
n Ambulance Transfer – services provided by Ponca City Fire Department and supported by air ambulance
n Citizens Police Academy
n Enhanced 911 system
n Crime Stoppers
n Emergency Management- operates and maintains a warning system for the Ponca City area
n Elderly Living Alone Program
n Neighborhood Watch
n United Way - supports 17 non-profit agencies, which provides a wide range of human services
For more information, please go to www.poncacityok.com/information.
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6. business climate P O N C A C I T Y
Our local business community has long recognized the ease of conducting commerce in Ponca City based upon
our user friendly government, excellent location, and transportation amenities.
With its unique flavor of classic Americana, Ponca City has become a magnet for small and middle size companies. Many of these firms are family owned,
including America’s 2004 SBA Family Owned Business of the Year, while others offer a talented and motivated workforce the opportunity to excel. Indeed,
the strong partnership between businesses and the community creates an exceptional environment for a desirable professional and personal lifestyle.
CO UNT Y WORKFO RCE BY
OCCUPATION S
Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18.20%
Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.68%
Sales and Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.00%
Professional and Related Occupations . . . . . . 18.43%
Management, Business and Financial . . . . . . . 11.22%
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.67%
Farming, Fishing and Forestry . . . . . . . . . . 0.80%
Source: Claritas, Inc. 2007
P O N C A C I T Y WO R K F O RC E
CO M M U T E R S
Less than 15 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.53%
15 -29 minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.25%
30-60+ minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.22%
Average Travel Time: . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.8 minutes
National Average: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.5 minutes
Source: Claritas, Inc. 2007
W O R K F O R C E I N A R E A
Total population within the labor area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104,517*
Includes Kay County and portions of Garfield, Grant, Noble, Osage, Pawnee Counties and portions of Cowley and Sumner Counties, Kansas
Total Workforce within the Labor area: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47,206*
POTENTIAL APPLICANT POOL
Estimated Unemployed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,477
Estimated Underemployed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,331
Not Actively Seeking Work: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,427
TOTAL: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,235*
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*Source: Estimates from People Quick Facts
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7. business support
P O N C A C I T Y
Qualifying companies may be eligible for the following assistance programs for relocating or expanding
their business in Ponca City:
n Ponca City Economic Development Incentive Programs PONCA CITY AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL PARK
Shovel Ready, Certified Industrial Park
n The Oklahoma Quality Jobs Act
Contact: Ponca City Development Authority
n New Jobs Tax Credit 580.765.7070 or (fax) 580.765.0969
n Workforce Training Programs www.goponca.com
n New Market Tax Credits LAND
n Tax Incentives on Indian Lands n 150 acre, shovel ready Certified Industrial Park
n Larger adjacent properties available
n Five Year Property Tax Exemption
n Percentage developed – 59%
n State Enterprise Zone Benefits n Percentage occupied – 52 %
n Federal Hub Zone Benefits n Pad Ready – 51 acres
n Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption n Site plan and plat have been approved by local government
n Ample additional area adjacent from the property is
n Sales Tax Exemption on Goods Used in Manufacturing
available for expansion
n Sales Tax Exemption on Energy Used in Manufacturing n Adjacent to the Ponca City Airport
UTILITIES
EMPLOYER RATINGS OF THE n Size of sanitary sewer – 20” and 24” from Industrial Park
WORKFORCE - PONCA CITY n Waste water capacity per day – 5.1 MGD from Industrial Park
n Size of municipal water lines – 16” to Industrial Park
Excellent Good Fair Poor n Water capacity in gallons per day – 3 MGD to Industrial Park
Productivity: 44% 56% 0% 0% n Electrical service – Provider: Ponca City Utility Authority
n Gas – Provider: Oklahoma Natural Gas
Worker Attitudes: 50% 31% 19% 0%
n Telephone Service – Provider: AT&T
Language Competency: 33% 60% 7% 0% n Water/Sanitary Service – Provider: Ponca City Utility Authority
n Broadband – Providers: Ponca City Utility Authority / AT&T
Math Competency: 27% 60% 7% 6%
Skilled Worker Availability: 3% 66% 31% 0%
Unskilled Worker Availability: 31% 44% 19% 6%
Professional Worker Availability: 7% 47% 39% 7%
Technical Worker Availability: 7% 65% 21% 7%
Ponca City Workforce assessment Study 2005 conducted by Pathfinders, Dallas, Texas
EMPLOYER RATINGS OF THE
WORKFORCE - NATIONALLY
U.S. Median Excellent Good Fair Poor
Productivity: 27% 58% 12% 5%
Worker Attitudes: 21% 56% 29% 6%
Language Competency: 13% 53% 28% 8%
Math Competency: 11% 50% 33% 1%
Skilled Worker Availability: 6% 43% 36% 18%
Unskilled Worker Availability: 25% 52% 20% 7%
For a complete list of available land
Professional Worker Availability: 6% 38% 38% 14%
and buildings, go to www.goponca.com
Technical Worker Availability: 6% 33% 42% 21%
and click on “AVAILABLE SITES”
Ponca City Workforce assessment Study 2005 conducted by Pathfinders, Dallas, Texas
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8. manufacturing P O N C A C I T Y
AMERICA’S FAMILY BUSINESS HEARTLAND MANUFACTURERS
Ponca City’s manufacturing base is both diverse and innovative. Locally made products include a wide range of home construction products; aerospace
components; energy related products; specialty food products and food processing; heating and air conditioning units, parts and supplies and so much more.
Ponca City industries employee state-of-the-art technologies used in steel and metal fabrication, telecommunications, and energy production. Simply put,
Ponca City is not only a benchmark for Oklahoma, it also is widely recognized as a worldwide leader in numerous diversified manufacturing areas.
n AIR SYSTEMS COMPONENTS n GARROUTTE PRODUCTS
HVAC grills and diffusers Leather manufacturer-saddles & tack
www.airsysco.com www.circlegbrand.com
n AIRGAS n HEAD COUNTRY FOOD PRODUCTS, INC.
Acetylene and propylene BBQ sauces, seasonings and salsa
www.airgas.com www.headcountry.com
n AMERICAN SUPER CAR CONCEPTS n JUPITER SULPHUR
Specialty automotive replicas Sulphur production from refinery waste
www.americansupercarconcepts.com www.tkinet.com
n AMERICAN IRON SPORTS (Tonkawa) n LINDSAY MANUFACTURING INC.
Sports related products including batting cages, Residential and commercial central vacuum systems
sports complex equipment www.lindsaymfg.com
www.americanironsports.com
n MERTZ MANUFACTURING, LLC
n BLISS INDUSTRIES, LLC. Motorized equipment & heavy fabrication
Hammer mill and pelletizers www.mertzok.com
www.bliss-industries.com
n MID AMERICA DOOR
n CENTERLINE, INC. Commercial and residential overhead door fabrication
Repairs, tests & assembles high end spindles www.midamericadoor.com
www.centerline-inc.com
n NORTHERN OKLAHOMA INSULATING
n CAMERON VALVES Sand blasting, painting, commercial insulating
Ball valves www.noicoonline.com
www.c-a-m.com
n PONCA IRON & METAL, INC.
n CAMERON COMPRESSION Steel and scrap
Compression equipment and services www.yaffeco.net
www.c-a-m.com
n PRECISION TOOL & DIE
n CONTINENTAL CARBON Tool and die, metal fabrication, laser cutting
Carbon black
n PRIZM POWDER COATING
www.continentalcarbon.com
Powder and ceramic parts coating
n CONTINENTAL TECHNOLOGIES www.prizmpowder.com
Skid based fabrication,development of R & D research
n QUALITY WATER SERVICES
www.eltronresearch.com
Water and related products
n CONOCOPHILLIPS www.qualitywaterservice.com
Oil and gas related manufacturing and refinery
n QUARTER TURN RESOURCES, INC.
www.conocophillips.com
Distribution and modification of natural gas pipeline valves
n COOKSHACK, INC. and accessories
Manufactures electric meat smokers & BBQ accessories www.qtrinc.biz
www.cookshack.com
n SMITH TECHNOLOGIES
n CUSTOM MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT (CME) Oil and mining related drill bits
Heating, air and ventilation systems www.smith.com
www.cmemultizone.com
n TYSON
n ENCOMPASS TOOL AND MACHINE, INC. Ready-to-eat production plant
Injection molds, tool and die www.tyson.com
www.encompasstool.com
n EVANS & ASSOCIATES This is a partial list.
Asphalt and concrete production
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9. technology
P O N C A C I T Y
The innovative economy has found a safe, secure home in Ponca City.
In 2007, the International Economic Development Council presented The Ponca City Development Authority with the “Partnership of the Year” award for
playing a crucial role, and partnering with Oklahoma State University and ConocoPhillips in the development of the University Multispectral Laboratories
(UML), the world’s first facility dedicated to the multispectral testing of sensors. ConocoPhillips continues to operate a world class energy research facility
in the community pioneering next generation energy for the global economy. Three other new hi-technology companies recently selected Ponca City as the
site for new locations due to our broadband infrastructure, abundance of knowledge workers and lifestyle considerations.
Ponca City’s close proximity to the oil and gas industry, and first class educational resources, as well as short commutes, speed to market and low business
costs have spawned business service industry clusters.
INSPECTION AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SENSOR RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT/TESTING
n SGS-FTS Inspection and Engineering Services Inc. n University Multispectral Laboratories
www.ftsinspection.com www.okstate-uml.org
n Consulting and Field Services
www.consultingandfieldservices.com SEISMIC INSTRUMENTS & DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEMS
n Seismic Source
SOFTWARE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY www.seismicsource.com
n Host Analytics n Pelton Company Inc
www.hostanalytics.com www.peltonco.com
n PBE Data Concepts
www.pbepro.com
HIGH TECH MANUFACTURING CLUSTER
The map below shows Ponca City to be located as a rural manufacturing supercluster.
Map C-14: Geographic Distribution of Establishments
by U.S. County, 2004
Source: Unlocking Rural Competitiveness: The Role of Regional Clusters
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10. education P O N C A C I T Y
District Area & Enrollment.
This district offers grades Pre K to the 12th grade. It is comprised of seven Elementary Schools, two MS/JHS, and one High School. The district covered
235 square miles with 21.9 students per square mile. There are also three parochial schools in Ponca City: St. Mary’s Catholic School, Ponca City Christian
Academy and First Lutheran School.
2005/2006 Average Enrollment (ADM) . . . . . . . . 5,146.5
Students in Gifted/Talented Programs . . . . . . . . . . 10.0%
Students in Special Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.4%
2005-06 Classroom Teachers & Professional Support (FTE)
Regular Classroom Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309.7
Students per Regular Classroom Teacher . . . . . . . . . . 16.6
Avg. Salary (w/Fringe) of Reg. Class rm. Teachers . . . $38,181
Regular Clrm Teachers w/ Advanced Degree(s) . . . . . 25.5%
Avg.Years of Experience. Reg. Class rm. Teachers . . . 11.6 yrs.
Special Education Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.3%
Other Certified Professional Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6%
Certified Counselors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.9%
OKL A HOM A CO R E C U R R IC U LU M TE S T
“REGUL AR E D .” S TU D E N T S *
All numbers are % Satisfactory & Above
5th Grade District State 8th Grade District State
Math: 86% 84% Math: 83% 80%
Science: 89% 88% Science: 89% 86%
Reading: 85% 84% Reading: 88% 85%
Writing: 90% 90% Writing: 96% 92%
History/Const/Government: 72% 69% History/Const/Government: 78% 72%
HIGH SCHOOL END-OF-INSTRUCTION TEST
“REGULAR ED.” STUDENTS*
District State
English II: 80% 72%
U.S. History: 75% 73%
Algebra I: 35% 38%
Biology: 64% 54%
*Source: Profiles 2006 District Report for Ponca City, Office of Accountability
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11. education, cont.
P O N C A C I T Y
A D D I T I O N A L H I G H S C H O O L P E R F O R M A N C E *
Dropout Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.0% HS Graduates Completing Regents College . . . 59.7%
Graduation Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94.2% Bound Curriculum
Average GPA of HS Seniors (2006) . . . . . . . . . 3.2 Out-of-State College-Going Rate . . . . . . . . . 8.4%
Career-Tech Occupationally-Specific. . . . . . . 47.3% Oklahoma College-Going Rate (03-05) . . . . . 57.0%
Program Participation Rate (Class of 03-05) Oklahoma College Freshmen taking at least. . . 26.1 %
one remedial course in Math, Eng, Science or Reading
Career-Tech Occupationally-Specific. . . . . . . 79.8% (03-05)
Completion Rate (Class of 03-05)
Oklahoma College Freshmen with . . . . . . . 70.7%
ACT Participation Rate (Class of 2006) . . . . . 63.6% GPA 2.0 or Above
Average ACT Scores (Class of 2006) . . . . . . . 21.8 Oklahoma College Completion Rate (97-99) . . 52.5%
*Source: Profiles 2006 District Report for Ponca City, Office of Accountability
Pioneer Technology Center Oklahoma State University
n 2006 Total enrollment – 10,328 n 181 undergraduate degree programs
n Customized Training Programs n 13,46 Full Time Faculty (2006-2007 academic year)
n Oklahoma School of Science & Math n Doctoral Degrees in Osteopathic Medicine and
(OSSM) for Region Veterinary Medicine
n Business Incubator/Business & Industry Services (OSU is one of 27 schools of Vet Med in the US)
Served 448 in 2006 n Programs include Business/Marketing, Agriculture,
n Plan Room providing specs and prints for Engineering and Education
construction in Oklahoma & Kansas.
http://osu.okstate.edu
www.pioneertech.org
Cowley College - Arkansas City, KS
University Center of Ponca City n Over 4,400 students enrolled each year.
n 49 Degree Programs Offered n More than 70 major & Degrees.
n Online Classes n Average Class size -16 students
n Bachelors and Masters Programs www.cowley.edu
n University Partnerships include OSU, OU and NSU
www.ulcno.com
Northern Oklahoma College
n Enrollment of 2,234 students
n Comprehensive Nursing Program
n Over 70 associate degree programs offered
n Online classes
www.north-ok.edu
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12. P O N C A
retail
C I T Y
Ponca City has a thriving combination of local shops and nationwide chains.
We have many major brand retailers including two new Starbucks locations, Walmart Supercenter, Lowe’s, J.C. Penny’s, The Buckle, Goody’s, Aldi’s
and Hibbett’s Sports. We also have a wonderful range of locally owned retail stores and boutiques that add to the charm of Ponca City. Grand Avenue
(Ponca City’s Main Street) is lined with historical buildings housing some of these unique stores, restaurants and boutiques.
n Annual retail sales for 2007:. . . . . . . . . . $358,258,450*
n Annual retail sales for 2006:. . . . . . . . . . $354,164,370*
n Annual retail sales for 2005:. . . . . . . . . . $330,641,000*
Source: *City of Ponca City Gross Sales Tax, Penalty & Interest
Collection by the Oklahoma Tax Commission
entertainment P O N C A C I T Y
Ponca City is unlike anyplace else to be found on the prairie.
It can’t be categorized as an oil town, cow town, a farming community, rural or urban because it offers something for every lifestyle and taste. Located
in the heart of the great plains regional triangle 90 minutes from Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Wichita, Ponca City offers an abundance of water sports and
recreational activities on area lakes. With miles of shoreline to explore, you can enjoy a day, weekend or a lifetime of fishing, boating and a host of other
family recreations. Avid sportsmaen will enjoy include hunting deer, turkey and other game. In addition, golf is available on two challenging 18-hole courses
or try your hand at our 18 hole disc golf course. Ponca City’s weather allows you to pursue outdoor activities year around with enough space to breathe
paired with the closeness of numerous metropolitan locations.
n Recreation n Recreation Facilities
n 17,927 acres of lake for all water activities n New 16 million dollar YMCA Facility
n Two 18-Hole Golf Courses (under construction)
n Three Movie Theatres n AMBUC Public Pool
n 28 Community-wide parks n Senior Citizen Center
n Lake Ponca Recreation Area n Unity Gym
n BMX Bike/Skate Park n Wentz Camp and Pool
n Moto Cross Track n Sun’n Fun Waterpark
n 18 Hole Disc Golf n Model Airplane Park
n Woodridge Soccer Center
n War Memorial Park Trail
n Seven Tribal Casinos
10 Photo courtsey of Beverly
Bryant/Ponca City News
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13. entertainment, cont.
P O N C A C I T Y
n Community Events
n Grand National Moto-Cross Championship Hand painted lobby art from the
n Classic Car Show collection of the Poncan Theatre,
n Herb Festival/Draggin’ Grand circa 1931-37. This is the largest
n Holiday Tree Lighting, Parade, & Gala known collection in the world.
n July 4th Freedom Celebration www.poncantheatre.org
n Oktoberfest
n Standing Bear Pow Wow
n Kawfest & Christmas in July at Kaw Lake
n Monthly Fly-In Breakfast
n 101 Wild West Ranch Rodeo
n High Velocity Boat Races
n Farmers Market (Seasonal)
n Cherokee Strip B-B-Q and Chili Cook-Off
n Blues for Food Music Festival
n Ponca City Fine Arts Festival
n Ponca City Main Street Historic Homes Tour
n Cultural Facilities
n Pioneer Woman Museum
n Marland Mansion
n Poncan Theatre (Concerts, Movies, Live Theatre, Movie Memorabilia)
n Standing Bear Park (Museum, Walking Trail, Labyrinth
n Ponca City Art Center
n Ponca City Public Library (79,000 books, Public computers,
Matzene Art Collection, Genealogy Collection)
n ArtsPlace Art Gallery
n Conoco Oil Museum
n Marland Grand Home
101 Ranch Memorabilia, Native American Collection, DAR Museum
n POW/MIA Memorial
n Ponca Military Academy Memorial
n Performance Arts
n Ponca City Concert Series
n Ponca City Arts & Humanities Free Performances
n Ponca Playhouse Community Theatre
n Arts Adventure Summer Art Camp
n Red Bud Jazz Festival
n Poncan Theatre Free Summer Film Festivals
Summer Evening by Birger Sandzen
Oil on Canvas, 1922
From the Matzene Collection of the
Ponca CIty Library
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14. relocation P O N C A C I T Y
In Ponca City - Success is Available . . . Inquire Within.
Ponca City, Oklahoma offers a unique balance between your professional and personal life. You can easily close the deal and pick up the kids from school
in the same afternoon. Our community is economically powerful, self sustaining and well connected to the world, while never more than a few streets from
the things that truly matter in life.
The business climate in Ponca City is one you would expect in a community committed to diversifying its economy. Manufacturing, oil and gas,
IT/Technology and business to business services are just some of the companies that make up our economy. Ponca City offers a workforce steeped in a
farm ethic and ranked as highly productive and reliable by both area employers and a
national consulting firm. The balanced life and affordable housing offered in Ponca
City provides a significant incentive for our workforce to remain, and a new workforce
to grow.
Nationally recognized Manufacturing Education Training System (METS)
Mobile Training Center.
Whether you are relocating a business, yourself or your entire family, Ponca
City’s internationally recognized economic development office stands ready
to answer your questions, align you with available resources and provide a
customized business evaluation. Personal and professional success is truly
available in Ponca City.
We invite you to inquire within.
www.goponca.com
www.poncacitychamber.com
www.poncacityok.com
military veterans P O N C A C I T Y
Go Army Go Navy Go Air Force Go Marines Go Coast Guard
www.goponca.com
Ponca City recognizes the important service that military veterans have provided to defend our
country and the freedoms that are the basis of our Nation’s strength. Anyone interested in any of
the areas of industry that are available in and around the Ponca City are encouraged to find out
more about companies that are looking at hiring retired, recently separated or those looking to
soon separate from military service.
Many of the businesses in Ponca City have active duty military employees in the National
Guard and look forward to their return home to family, friends and employment.
The Ponca City Police Department and the University Multispectral Laboratories are two
examples of proud employers of currently serving and retired military personnel
goponca.com & GIJobs.com (job listings)
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15. police
P O N C A C I T Y
Approximately 75% of Ponca City Police Officers have achieved training certificates
beyond the basic State CLEET certificate.
This compares with a statewide average of 26%. There are only seven municipal police department in Oklahoma that have this accreditation. Ponca City has
a crime clearance rate of 33.67% which is ahead of the national 20% clearance rate for criminal offenses.
Enhanced 911 Service
Full Service Jail n Police Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Tactical Unit (2 police officers per every 1,000 citizens)
Police Canine Services
Investigation Division with Nine Full-time Detectives n Reserve Police Officers . . . . . . . . . 2
Training Unit n Average Years of Service, Officer . . .10.4
School Resource Officers
Volunteer Corps n Average Officer Age . . . . . . . . 38.05
Citizen & Youth Police Academies
CRIME STATISTICS 2006
Ponca City National Average
Rape 11 31
Robbery 15 149
Homicide 0 6
Motor Vehicle Theft 69 398
*Based on Ponca City Police Department 2006 Annual Report
weather
P O N C A C I T Y
“If you don’t like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute and it’ll change.”
Will Rogers
Weather in Ponca City is moderate with the average high in the winter months being 44°F and an average high of 94°F in the summer. Our climate
is conducive to many outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting (year round), sailing, boating, climbing and all types of sports such as soccer and baseball.
For a complete list of high and low weather temperatures, please go to www.goponca.com
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16. 2008
P O N C A
map C I T Y
BY THE NUMBERS
MILEAGE FROM PONCA CITY TO:
Wichita, Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 mls.
Tulsa, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 mls.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 mls.
Springfield, Missouri . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273 mls.
Kansas City, Kansas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 mls.
Dallas, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 mls.
Amarillo, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364 mls.
Little Rock, Arkansas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 mls.
Houston, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 mls.
Denver, Colorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602 mls.
Source: Rand McNally Driving Distances, 2006
TRANSPORTATION
Interstate . . . . . . . I-35
Highway . . . . . . . US 60 Ponca City Expressway
Rail . . . . . . . . . . Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Airport . . . . . . . . 7,200 foot runway (PNC 7200 x 150)
Airnav.com (KPNC)
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