Ponca City, OK vs Watertown, SD
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.
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Watertown
74.5
#590 nationally
Watertown leads in crime level (8.3 vs 15.8). Watertown leads in median household income ($61,320 vs $51,367). Ponca City leads in cost of living index (85 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ponca City, OK | Watertown, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.9 (#102) | 74.5 (#590) |
| Population | 24,306 | 23,230 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $139,703 | $316,022 |
| Median Household Income | $51,367 | $61,320 |
| Average Commute | 15 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 15.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.4 | R+40.8 |
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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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74.5 Score
Watertown, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,022
Population
23,230
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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