




Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City, OK Profile
Ponca City, OK, population 25,919 , is located
in Oklahoma's Kay county,
about 69.5 miles from Wichita and 71.8 miles from Tulsa.
In the 90's the population of Ponca City has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ponca City has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ponca City area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Ponca City Statistics
Ponca City Gender Information
Males in Ponca City: 12,326 (48%)
Females in Ponca City: 13,593 (52%)
As % of Population in Ponca City
Race Diversity in Ponca City
White: 84%
African American: 3%
Native American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Ponca City
Age Diversity in Ponca City
Median Age in Ponca City: 38.2 (Males in Ponca City: 36.1, Females in Ponca City: 39.9)
Ponca City Males Under 20: 15%
Ponca City Females Under 20: 14%
Ponca City Males 20 to 40: 12%
Ponca City Females 20 to 40: 12%
Ponca City Males 40 to 60: 12%
Ponca City Females 40 to 60: 13%
Ponca City Males Over 60: 9%
Ponca City Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Ponca City
Ponca City Household Average Size: 2.38 people
Ponca City Median Household Income: $ 31,406
Ponca City Median Value of Homes: $ 58,300
Law Enforcement in Ponca City
Reported crimes in the Ponca City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 26
Robbery: 18
Aggravated assault: 85
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 505
Burglary: 216
Larceny-theft: 772
Motor vehicle theft: 74
Arson: 30
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,096
Ponca City Location Information
Elevation: 1,022 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ponca City
McCord 3.3 Miles
Kildare 7.4 Miles
Marland 10.7 Miles
Newkirk 12.3 Miles
Tonkawa 12.6 Miles
Blackwell 12.8 Miles
Kaw City 14.5 Miles
Red Rock 17.9 Miles
Burbank 19.6 Miles
Braman 20.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ponca City
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 69.5 Miles
Tulsa 71.8 Miles
Oklahoma City 89.0 Miles
Topeka 179.2 Miles
Overland Park 205.3 Miles
Wichita Falls 208.9 Miles
Springfield 212.2 Miles
Kansas City 213.8 Miles
Kansas City 214.7 Miles
Independence 220.0 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
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in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Rehabilitation
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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