The Town FilesPottawatomie County, Oklahoma
73,463 people. The median home is worth $165,400 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $61,398.
Towns in Pottawatomie County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee | 31,377 | $160,100 | $55,815 | 34.6 |
| Tecumseh | 6,302 | $122,500 | $48,573 | 34.5 |
| McLoud | 4,351 | $157,400 | $63,469 | 42.0 |
| Bethel Acres | 3,029 | $211,700 | $75,909 | 45.1 |
People and housing
| Pottawatomie County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $894 | $830 |
| Median household income | $61,398 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
22,901 jobs in 2024, average pay $46,693 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 726 storm events in Pottawatomie County from 1996 to 2026, with 8 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Pottawatomie County has been included in 44 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5563: East Thunderbird Fire |
| March 15, 2025 | Fire | FM-5565: Clear Pond Fire |
| April 30, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4776: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 24, 2023 | Tornado | DR-4706: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| June 29, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4657: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).