Shawnee, Oklahoma
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 47% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 54% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 3% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US places
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 13% for cost of living
- bottom 4% for property crime
Shawnee is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include park & nature access, cost of living, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websiteshawneeok.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in1.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 87% of US places
Home Value$141k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$861better than 56% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 64% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.99%better than 47% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.3 in45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.3 inbetter than 66% of US places
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 66% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 30% of US places
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 34% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.7better than 42% of US places
Air Quality50 AQIbetter than 21% of US places
School Quality44.6better than 24% of US places
Violent Crime1566/100kbetter than 15% of US places
Property Crime3502/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population31,39195th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4780th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9031st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4774th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.8%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.6%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)19.7%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 83% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 82% of US places
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.1%better than 53% of US places
Amenities Nearby19.75better than 21% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 92% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shawnee an affordable place to live?
- Shawnee is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 87% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Shawnee?
- The median home value in Shawnee is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Shawnee?
- Median household income in Shawnee is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Shawnee?
- Median gross rent in Shawnee is $861 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Shawnee safe?
- Shawnee is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1566/100k (better than 15%). Property crime is 3502/100k.
- What is the weather like in Shawnee?
- Shawnee averages 83°F in July and 39°F in January, with 40.3 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Shawnee?
- Public-school quality in Shawnee is below average, scoring better than 24% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Shawnee?
- The average one-way commute in Shawnee is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)