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Living in
Ada.
About
Life in Ada
Living in Ada means settling into a small city where you're genuinely invested in the community rather than just passing through—this is a place where people actually stay because the math works and the lifestyle fits. The cost of living is your biggest practical advantage: median home values hover around $169,300, rent runs about $888 a month, and the median household income of $53,507 stretches further here than it would in regional hubs like Oklahoma City or Tulsa, which are roughly 90 and 120 miles away respectively. The job market is solidly diversified rather than dependent on any single industry—the Chickasaw Nation headquarters brings significant economic weight, East Central University provides steady employment and a college-town feel with 4,500 students, and manufacturing remains important through employers like Flex-N-Gate and Holcim, plus a low 2.9% unemployment rate means opportunities are genuinely there.
Ada at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
86.8%
of households
Population Growth
+1.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ada: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ada, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.3%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.4%
of households
Married Couples
35.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Ada
In Ada, rent runs 12% below the OK average, and home values are 15% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,221
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
16.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $186,080 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below OK average
Unemployment in Ada
Unemployment in Pontotoc County, which includes Ada, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Ada: Pontotoc County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pontotoc County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ada Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute13.7 min avg
How Ada residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ada, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 67 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 131 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 29% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Ada runs 29% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
234.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,945.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Ada Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
62.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pontotoc County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pontotoc County, which includes Ada, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $11.6M |
| 2024 | 32 | Heat | $2.3M |
| 2023 | 53 | Heat | $42,500 |
| 2022 | 22 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 11 | Hail | $100,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Hail | $5,500 |
| 2019 | 10 | Hail | $79,700 |
| 2018 | 8 | Drought | $24,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pontotoc County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Pontotoc County, which includes Ada, is typically good.
Median AQI
43
Pontotoc County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ada has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.9"
Annual Snowfall
4.1"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
72
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
83
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 27°F | 2.15" |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 2.05" |
| Mar | 65°F | 39°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 73°F | 48°F | 3.98" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 5.37" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 2.97" |
| Aug | 94°F | 70°F | 3.07" |
| Sep | 86°F | 62°F | 4.34" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.10" |
| Nov | 64°F | 39°F | 2.52" |
| Dec | 54°F | 30°F | 2.68" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ada
Ada has 3 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
19.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Mercy Hospital Ada
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Rolling Hills Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ada
Ada's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Ada
Public · 4-year · 2,467 students · in-state tuition $8,332 · 41% graduate · median earnings $47,782 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ada
Ada has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
29 mi awayOklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Ada
Ada Public Library
124 S. Rennie, Ada
Cities Near Ada
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ada?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ada FAQ
Is Ada, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Ada's median rent is $894/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,507/year. Median home value is $169,300.
Is Ada, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Ada's violent crime rate was 235 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1946 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ada, Oklahoma?⌄
Pontotoc County, which includes Ada, has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ada, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Ada is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $894/month and median household income is $53,507/year. The median home value is $169,300. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ada, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Ada is 14 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from