Tonkawa, OK

Tonkawa is a small town located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. The population was 1,898 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Pottawatomie County.

The town was founded in 1887 by James and Mary (Baker) Tonkawa and named for their Kiowa Indian friend, Tonka-wi-ya. The first post office opened in 1888. The town was incorporated on February 15, 1907.

Tonkawa is home to the Pottawatomie County Courthouse and Jail Complex, which includes the historic jail built in 1907 and renovated in 1998. It also has a public library, several businesses including a grocery store, gas station/convenience store, restaurant and two banks with branches throughout the community. There are also several churches in Tonkawa serving both Protestant and Catholic congregations.

Real estate prices vary greatly throughout Tonkawa due to its location within close proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Oklahoma City and Tulsa as well as smaller towns such as Duncanville and Jenks which offer more amenities than Tonkawa but also have higher prices due to their popularity among residents and businesses alike. Homes range from starter homes priced around $100,000 up into larger single family homes that can cost upwards of $1 million or more depending on location and features such as size of lot, architectural style etc..

There are also a number of apartments available for rent ranging from studios up to three-bedroom units with rents starting around $700 per month or less depending on location and seasonality