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Wanette, OK
Town in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
Population
274
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
167
ZIP codes
0
Wanette and its ZIP codes
Wanette at a glance
- Wanette is about 2.8 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Wanette, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pottawatomie County. PPP loans are for Wanette.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,975
22,842 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$578M
FY 2026, $7,977 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wanette, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
726
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
115
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 30°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wanette, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Wanette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AsherTown | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ByarsTown | 7.4 mi | 1.5 |
| TribbeyTown | 9.2 mi | 19.1 |
| RosedaleTown | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MacombTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| St. LouisTown | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| EtowahTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| StratfordTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| KonawaCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| SlaughtervilleTown | 16 mi | 38.6 |
| BrooksvilleTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| PaoliTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WayneTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
| PinkTown | 18 mi | 36.1 |
| VanossCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wanette, OK in?
- Wanette is in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Wanette, OK?
- About 274 people live in Wanette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wanette?
- Nearby places include Asher (5.9 mi), Byars (7.4 mi), Tribbey (9.2 mi), Rosedale (9.8 mi), Macomb (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023