City profile
Shawnee, OK
Pottawatomie County · Population 31,671
Shawnee is a town in Pottawatomie County, OK with about 31,671 residents and a typical home value near $160,000. It is 29 miles from Norman, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$160,100
Typical monthly housing
$986
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Ice storm, Hail
Nearest major airport
36 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 25% Democratic / 73% Republican
Community
Population
31,671
Black population
4.0%
County
Pottawatomie County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 31,671 residents
- Typical home value about $160,000
- 29 miles from Norman, OK
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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