Pontotoc, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Johnston County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
89 Population 83/sq mi density
$50,903 Median Income $26,461 per capita
$113,200 Home Value $198,798 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,903 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,200 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pontotoc, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,903
32% below
$26,461 per capita
Home Value
$113,200
60% below
Zillow: $198,798
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
11% above
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Pontotoc Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pontotoc's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
68%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
111%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pontotoc a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pontotoc residents earn a median household income of $50,903 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,461. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pontotoc is $113,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,798. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Education

37.5% of adults in Pontotoc hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% above the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pontotoc has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population89
Median Age62.2 yrs
Density83/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans37.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$50,903
Per Capita$26,461
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$591M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,200
Rent
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$198,798
Housing Units57
Rent Burden24.4%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,634/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Broadband65.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pontotoc was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.