Kay County Courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1984. It is significant for its politics and architecture at the local level. It was listed as part of County Courthouses of Oklahoma TR.

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About Newkirk

City in Oklahoma, United States

1893Established

2,172Population

1.3 sq miArea

1,152 ftElevation

Newkirk is a city in and the county seat of Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,172 at the 2020 census.

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Town numbers

ZIP code74647

Area code580

Living in Newkirk

Housing in Newkirk

$140K▲ 8.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Newkirk home is worth about $140,000, up 8.7% in a year, 37% below the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Newkirk

Safety Grade B

Newkirk reports less crime per resident than 60% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Newkirk 1.8

Oklahoma 4.1

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Newkirk 6.2

Oklahoma 18.4

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Newkirk

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Most working residents leave Newkirk for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Ponca City (19%), Oklahoma City (11%) and Arkansas City (7%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Ponca City

19%

Oklahoma City

11%

Arkansas City, KS

Tulsa

13%Work in townlive and work in Newkirk 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 613Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Newkirk

C⁻

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 43% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Oklahoma

2worse than OK

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▼ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

21.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethOK 16.4% · worse 9%More adults who have had cancerOK 7.8% · worse

Care nearby

Integris Health Ponca CityPonca City · 10.9 mi · ER

Newkirk Family Health CenterNewkirk · 0.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Newkirk · CMS · HRSAHealth in Newkirk →

Natural hazards in Newkirk

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Newkirk flood?paid flood claims since 2008 9Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Newkirk

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Climate in Newkirk

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Newkirk has chilly winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

49° / 26°Winter

70° / 46°Spring

91° / 68°Summer

72° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Newkirk get?About 9 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 27, with the last in spring around Apr 10.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Newkirk

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Newkirk’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictNEWKIRKSchools3

Newkirk Es A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 317 students Newkirk MS C-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 185 students Newkirk HS BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 241 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.