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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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