Wanette Authority

Wanette is a lower-income village of 274 with home prices 1.7× below the Oklahoma median.

Wanette, Oklahoma

With 274 residents, Wanette sits in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $46,250.

Definition and scope

Located in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, Wanette operates within Oklahoma's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 5 and is part of the Shawnee, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wanette has approximately 274 residents. The median age is 44.7 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $119,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 66.1%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wanette is $46,250. Poverty rate stands at 17.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.9%. Educational attainment: 14.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wanette:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Wanette is Flying S Ranch Airport. Federal court business routes through Garvin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Wanette sits at an elevation of 1,045 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.