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Shawnee, OK

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Shawnee, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 53
Population31,511
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density819people per mi²
Median Age35.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

68/100

32% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Shawnee, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$27k
Comfortable $29k$42k
Luxury $96k+$149k+
Elite (Top 5%) $113k+$175k+
Affordability Ratio

129%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean86%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
14
Positive
29
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

2.6mi

Gas

11 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

1.9mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

170.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Shawnee, OK

14.8mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping2Nearest 18.4 mi
Marina0Nearest 17.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 4.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$54k+7.1%
28% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$338k
48% below US avg
College Educated
25.8%
26% below US avg
WFH
6.3%
56% below US avg
Homeownership
57.3%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$148k
48% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B-
Safe

Generally safer than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
26.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−26.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.25 / 1k Residents22% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.25 / 1k Residents5% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−39.8%
Burglary
3.56 / 1k Residents3% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
15.58 / 1k Residents25% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.94 / 1k Residents52% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Shawnee, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season242 days315 frost-free
Annual Rainfall39.6"
Elevation1,024 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor32 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak819/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 469 mi · coast 405 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$36.7M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:43:26.000Z

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