Pontotoc County

OK · Pop. 165,441 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Pontotoc County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 165,441.

$/Acre: $3,249

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 200 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 149.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax1.36%

Combined Sales Tax5.86%

Cost of Living Index85.1

Median Household Income$85,518

Poverty Rate14.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,249

Median Home Price$237K

Acres for Sale1573

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season200 days

Annual Rainfall25.5 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low28°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,047 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado8/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)154 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K574

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby40%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.7%

Ag EconomyWeak