Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma
Among the top 20% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 1% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 14% for cost of living
- bottom 5% for school quality
Pottawatomie County is a county in Oklahoma with about 73,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, cost of living, and airport distance. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websitepottawatomiecountyok.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in1.8 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$147k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$848better than 43% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 58% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.67%better than 68% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.99%better than 12% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.45%better than 50% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 30% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.6 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.9 inbetter than 63% of US counties
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 62% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 38% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk82.3better than 17% of US counties
School Quality32.7better than 5% of US counties
Violent Crime1754/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Property Crime2571/100kbetter than 7% of US counties
Community
Population72,73476th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.720th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4761st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.7%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.8%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)19.7%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 49% of US counties
Walkability6.6/20better than 65% of US counties
Airport Distance43 mibetter than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.6%better than 58% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.14better than 25% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pottawatomie County an affordable place to live?
- Pottawatomie County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pottawatomie County?
- The median home value in Pottawatomie County is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pottawatomie County?
- Median household income in Pottawatomie County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pottawatomie County?
- Median gross rent in Pottawatomie County is $848 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pottawatomie County safe?
- Pottawatomie County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1754/100k (better than 10%). Property crime is 2571/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pottawatomie County?
- Pottawatomie County averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 39.6 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pottawatomie County?
- Public-school quality in Pottawatomie County is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pottawatomie County?
- The average one-way commute in Pottawatomie County is 24 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)