Aberdeen, SD vs Ponca City, OK
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.
Aberdeen
79.6
#113 nationally
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Aberdeen leads in crime level (7.3 vs 15.8). Aberdeen leads in average commute (11.6 min vs 15 min). Aberdeen leads in median household income ($62,684 vs $51,367).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aberdeen, SD | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.6 (#113) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 28,110 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $245,872 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $62,684 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 11.6 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.8 | R+49.4 |
C+
79.6 Score
Aberdeen, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,872
Population
28,110
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C+
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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