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Cost of living in Pottawatomie County, OK

Estimated monthly cost
$2,630/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 73,011 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $713 27%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $425 16%
Transport $320 12%
Groceries $310 12%
Energy $184 7%
State tax $143 5%
Water $55 2%

Rent in Pottawatomie County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$642
per month
1 bedroom
$713
per month
2 bedroom
$936
per month
3 bedroom
$1,242
per month
4 bedroom
$1,461
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Pottawatomie County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$60,828
per year
Individual earnings
$36,073
per year
Per capita
$29,013
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Pottawatomie County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$155,700
Annual property tax
$1,013

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Pottawatomie County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$48
per month
Annual total
$2,208
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Pottawatomie County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Pottawatomie County

State and local tax rates for Oklahoma.

State income tax
4.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
4.5%
Combined sales tax
9.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Pottawatomie County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
24.3 min
Drive alone
81.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
6.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Pottawatomie County

What it costs to live in Pottawatomie County each month.

Single person
$2,630
per month
  • Rent $713
  • Energy $184
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $310
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $425
  • State tax $143
Couple
$3,926
per month
  • Rent $936
  • Energy $221
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $514
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $665
  • State tax $241
Family
$6,348
per month
  • Rent $1,242
  • Energy $276
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $779
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $665
  • State tax $241

Frequently asked questions about Pottawatomie County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Pottawatomie County?

In Pottawatomie County, OK, a one-bedroom apartment averages $713 per month, a two-bedroom averages $936 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,242 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Pottawatomie County?

In Pottawatomie County, OK, the average household income is $60,828 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,073 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Pottawatomie County?

The estimated cost of living in Pottawatomie County, OK is approximately $2,630 per month for a single person, $3,926 for a couple, $6,348 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Pottawatomie County?

The combined sales tax rate in Pottawatomie County, OK is 8.97%, which includes the Oklahoma state rate of 4.50% plus an average local rate of 4.47%.

Is Pottawatomie County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Pottawatomie County, OK would need approximately $2,630 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $60,828 per year ($5,069 per month). Pottawatomie County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Pottawatomie County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Pottawatomie County, OK is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Pottawatomie County?

The average home value in Pottawatomie County, OK is $155,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,013, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Pottawatomie County compare to other areas?

You can compare Pottawatomie County, OK with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Pottawatomie County is in the Shawnee, OK metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources