At a Glance
Median Income
$42,148
$25,100 per capita
Home Value
$97,000
Zillow: $93,901
Median Rent
$794/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
1,804/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Pawnee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pawnee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pawnee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pawnee residents earn a median household income of $42,148 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,100. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pawnee is $97,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,901. Median rent is $794/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Pawnee reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,804/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Pawnee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pawnee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,887
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,148
Per Capita$25,100
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,000
Rent$794
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$93,901
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property1,804/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary759/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation834 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pawnee was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.