Pontotoc County , Oklahoma
Population: 38,158 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $62,564 Home $170,500 Rent $880/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 38,158 residents, Pontotoc County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Oklahoma and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Pontotoc County at 40%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$62,564
Median Income
household
$170,500
Home Value
median
$880/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $62,564 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,176 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% |
| Median Home Value | $170,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 38,158 |
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 29.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
40.3%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
16.5%
Smoking
40.2%
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
No Physical Activity
25.3%
Depression
36.5%
Insufficient Sleep
78.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 62.9 · 63th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
88.45
🌀 Hurricane
27.12
🔥 Wildfire
90.17
❄️ Winter Storm
70.88
🌍 Earthquake
56.77
☀️ Drought
75.60
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