Economic Scorecard

Advance Pottawatomie 2030

At Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC), our mission is to create county-wide economic prosperity through partnerships. We work to attract and retain businesses, support infrastructure enhancements, promote regional cooperation, foster small business development, and strengthen the local workforce. To measure our impact and guide future efforts, we track key performance indicators such as our Net Promoter Score, the number of Advance Pottawatomie investors, workforce development programs connecting students with local employers, and the total amount of active loan funding supporting business growth.

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Organizational Key Performance Indicators

At Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC), our mission is to create county-wide economic prosperity through partnerships. We work to attract and retain businesses, support infrastructure enhancements, promote regional cooperation, foster small business development, and strengthen the local workforce. To measure our impact and guide future efforts, we track key performance indicators such as our Net Promoter Score, the number of Advance Pottawatomie investors, workforce development programs connecting students with local employers, and the total amount of active loan funding supporting business growth.

Business Attraction & Retention

74

Advance Pottawatomie Investors

88

Investor Satisfaction/ Net Promoter Score

Annual Workforce Development Impact

10

Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge Participation

145

Classroom to Careers Participation

298

Career Hunt Participants

55

Sponsoring Businesses

Small Business Development

E-Community Active Loans
$ 0

$2,641,461

Amount Loaned

66

Loans Disbursed

$40,885

Average Loan Amount

3.02%

Average Loan Rate

Advocate, Inform, & Connect

Website

Average Monthly Visitors
0

Community Newsletter

748 Active Subscribers

Average Open Rate
0 %
Average Click-Through Rate
0 %

Investor Newsletter

113 Active Subscribers

Average Open Rate
0 %
Average Click-Through Rate
0 %

January through June 2026.
National averages: 35% open rate; 2%-6% click-through rates. 

Note: data from the sections above are from internal sources.

Community Metrics

Community metrics offer a clear window into both the progress and the challenges shaping Pottawatomie County. Trends in home sales, building permits, and sales tax collections show how our economy is growing, while data on available real estate and job industry statistics help identify where additional focus or resources may be needed. Together, these indicators tell a fuller story — highlighting areas of strength, signaling potential obstacles, and guiding decisions that keep our communities moving toward long-term, sustainable growth.

Key Economic Indicators

Home Sales

Q1 2026 Total: 50
January: 13 homes sold
February: 12 homes sold
March 25 homes sold

Building Permits

Q1 2026 Total: 56
January: 18 permits issued
February 16 permits issued
March: 22 permits issued

Sales Tax Revenue

Q1 2026 Total: $1,523,896.75
January: $515,157.97 revenue gained
February $567,979.79 revenue gained
March: $440,758.99 revenue gained

Data from Pottawatomie County and the Flint Hills Association of Realtors.
Read full Q1 2026 Economic Indicator Report. 

Commercial Real Estate & Development Opportunities

Buildings

10 on Market

Sites

7 on Market

Areas

12 Communities
1 County

Jobs & Industries

12,246

Total Labor Force

3.1%

County Unemployment Rate

4.3%

National Unemployment Rate

Employed Positions by Industry/Sector

Natural Resources & Mining
0
Construction
0
Manufacturing
0
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities
0
Information
0
Financial Activities
0
Professional & Business Services
0
Health Services & Private Education
0
Leisure & Hospitality
0
Other Services
0
Government
0
Natural Resources & Mining
0

Compensation Metrics

Cost of Living

Median Household Income
$ 0
Median Gross Rent
$ 1790

Average Salary
2018-2024

Pottawatomie Average
$ 0
National Average
$ 75604

Average Salary Growth
2018-2024

Pottawatomie Average
0 %
National Average
32 %

For more details and data, please visit our Data & Reports page here.