Pottawatomie County

OK · Pop. 170,515 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Pottawatomie County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 170,515.

$/Acre: $3,143

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 154.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.42%

Combined Sales Tax4.92%

Cost of Living Index93.5

Median Household Income$47,231

Poverty Rate20.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,143

Median Home Price$233K

Acres for Sale4174

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall38.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,626 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado8/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)281 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K514

Property Crime /100K577

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak