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Quapaw, OK

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Population
838
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
847 ft
Median Home Value
$72,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$709/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$40,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Quapaw

Located in the far northeastern corner of Oklahoma, Quapaw is a quiet small town just nine miles from Miami and minutes from the Kansas state line. Home to around 700 people, it offers a relaxed, rural pace of life with deep historical roots. Quapaw also serves as the capital of the Quapaw Nation, giving the community a rich tribal heritage that shapes everyday life here.

Route 66 in Quapaw

The town originally grew around the railroad in the 1890s as a regional farming and mining center, and historic Route 66 still passes right through town. Today, life centers on a tight-knit community feel and long-standing traditions, including the Quapaw Nation’s annual powwow held every summer. For those looking to settle down somewhere peaceful, Quapaw provides quiet, affordable living while keeping regional shopping, dining, and healthcare close at hand in nearby Miami and Joplin.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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