Pottawatomie
Oklahoma

What stands out

Three things set Pottawatomie County apart from the other 3,142 counties: home internet speed is in the top 11% of American counties (280 Mbps), winter sunshine is in the top 11% of American counties (1.0 on the USDA scale), and natural-hazard risk is in the top 14% of American counties (86 of 100). Within Oklahoma it ranks 7th of 77 counties for home internet speed.

Where you are

You live in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. 72,734 people live here with you. The population grew 0.6% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +608).

Oklahoma has a graduated income tax reaching 4.5%, exempts Social Security, and has some of the lowest home prices and property taxes in the country. Most of the state is in the highest-risk tornado zone in the world, and the Oklahoma City area has also seen frequent earthquakes linked to oil and gas wastewater disposal. Native American tribal nations hold significant jurisdiction across the eastern half of the state.

Money

The typical household here brings in $58,270 a year, lower than 57% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $46,693. Unemployment runs 3.4%, higher than 51% of American counties. 6% of workers work from home.

Oklahoma takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,407 a year.

Home

The median home costs $196K, cheaper than 64% of American counties, about 2.0 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $800 a month. Property tax is 0.67% of home value, roughly $982 a year on that median home, lower than 69% of American counties. 70% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 4.3 per 1,000 residents, higher than 72% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 27 people per 100,000 in 2024, one of the harder-hit counties in the country.

A child born here can expect to live 72.5 years, shorter than 84% of American counties. There are 63 active physicians in the county, about 8.7 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.0 of 5 stars. 13.5% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 2.88 where 3.0 is national grade level, lower than 63% of American counties. 89% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 46 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 51% of eligible voters turned out. Under Oklahoma law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is banned with narrow exceptions, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 64°F, highs near 76 and lows near 52, warmer than 79% of American counties. About 43 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 86 out of 100, riskier than 86% of American counties; the county has had 44 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 280 Mbps down, faster than 89% of American counties. There are 3 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.