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Konawa’s story
Konawa in pictures
20 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
KonawaOK
A town of 1,076. Healthier than 96% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,076
−0.8% since 2010
Typical home
$111K
+16.3% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
32.0
years
Jobs based here
343
A commuter town
What makes Konawa stand out
The 3 things Konawa does most differently from other towns.
100 U.S. towns● Konawa
Health
96% of U.S. towns are healthier
on CDC estimates
Better than OK on 0 measures, worse on 17.
$111Ktypical home
Housing
$111K typical home
50% below the OK typical home
Up 16.3% in a year.
100 U.S. towns● Konawa
Safety
Safer than 17%
of U.S. towns we grade
Safety Grade C−. FBI data, crimes reported to police.
Small town
1,076 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Konawa’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Konawa. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Konawa beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 17.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better15 too close to call17 worse
| What stands out | Konawa | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 23.2% | 16.3% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 26.2% | 18.5% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.4% | 9.6% |
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
11.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Konawa home is worth about $111K
The typical Konawa home is worth about $111,000, up 16.3% in a year, 50% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$111KZillow home value
Typical home value
Konawa$111K
Oklahoma$223K
+16.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 17% of U.S. towns
Konawa reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 83% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Konawa5.7
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Konawa16.2
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
17th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
17th
percentile among OK towns
7
violent crimes reported in 2025
20
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Work & commute
About one in ten working residents works right in Konawa
Most working residents leave Konawa for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Ada (15%), Oklahoma City (14%) and Seminole (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
10%work in town
Where working residents work
In Konawa10%
Ada15%
Oklahoma City14%
Seminole5%
Tulsa5%
20 mi
median commute distance
343
jobs based in Konawa
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Konawa’s public schools outperform 27% of Oklahoma districts
The public schools Konawa’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 73% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
CSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Konawa Es | PK–6 | 272 | C− |
| Konowa Junior High School | 7–8 | 87 | Not graded |
| Konawa HS | 9–12 | 177 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 72% of U.S. communities.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
1
paid flood claims since 2015
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Konawa has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–54°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+0.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
90% of working residents leave Konawa for work
Where Konawa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
343jobs based in Konawa
10%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Konawa
5 notable people were born in Konawa.
About Konawa
City in Oklahoma, United States
Konawa is a city in Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 1,288 at the time of the 2020 census. Konawa is a Seminole word meaning, "string of beads."
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,288
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft
- ZIP code
- 74849
- Area code
- 580
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