Norfolk, NE vs Ponca City, OK
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Norfolk
79.2
#140 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Norfolk leads in crime level (5.5 vs 15.8). Norfolk leads in walk score (40 vs 32). Norfolk leads in average commute (12.7 min vs 15 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norfolk, NE | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.2 (#140) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 26,147 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $264,740 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $57,479 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 12.7 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+56.0 | R+49.4 |
C+
79.2 Score
Norfolk, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,740
Population
26,147
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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