Ok-133 path, 2009
Wanette’s story
132 years in pictures
Census counts: 677 in 1910, a peak of 783 in 1920, 279 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2009 and 4 maps from 1898 on.
- 1894Wanette is settled
WanetteOK
A town of 317, settled in 1894.
Population
317
2025 Census estimate · +2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$171K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
44.7
years
Jobs based here
57
A commuter town
Is Wanette a good place to live?
Wanette’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, above both the Oklahoma town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Of the 131 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Wanette. Wanette has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
317 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Wanette: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Wanette, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPottawatomie County RWD #318 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Wanette’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Pottawatomie County Election BoardPottawatomie County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2021
ZIP code7487874878 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wanette.
Work & commute
Fewer of Wanette’s working residents work locally than in the typical Oklahoma or U.S. town
1.2% of Wanette working residents work locally, against 22% in Oklahoma’s towns and 8% across U.S. towns. Jobs based in Wanette grew to 57 in 2023, 39 more than in 2013. 18% of Wanette residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Wanette | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 18% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Wanette1%
Oklahoma City31%
Shawnee11%
Asher7%
Norman7%
38 mi
median commute distance
57
jobs based in Wanette
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Wanette’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Wanette school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanette EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 60 | D− |
| Wanette HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 20 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Wanette, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingCold waves
10
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Wanette home is worth about $171K
The typical Wanette home is worth about $171,000, up 4.3% in a year, 23% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$171KZillow home value
Typical home value
Wanette$171K
Oklahoma$221K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Wanette has mild winters and hot summers
Wanette has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Wanette is 94°F.
4″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–53°
Spring49–73°
Summer69–92°
Fall50–74°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 25
typical last frost
+0.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Wanette is
Wanette beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 44% of adults have high blood pressure in Wanette.
| Wanette | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 34% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better22 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Wanette | OK |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.6% | 3.7% |
| More smokers | 20.1% | 16.3% |
Purcell Municipal Hospital
19.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wanette
18pages on Wanette
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wanette; the nearest are
East Central UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ada25 mi$8,032 in-state tuitionSeminole State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Seminole26.4 mi$5,460 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Wanette residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wanette for work
Where Wanette’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
57jobs based in Wanette
1%of working residents work in town
38 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Wanette
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Wanette is a town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 279 at the time of the 2020 Census. Wanette is part of the Purcell-Lexington retail trade area and is within the Greater Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,027 ft
- ZIP code
- 74878
- Area code
- 405
Questions about Wanette
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wanette, OK a good place to live?
Wanette has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Wanette, OK known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Wyman Guin and Emmett Bowles.