Checotah, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County
Checotah, OK
At a Glance
How Checotah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Checotah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Checotah a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Checotah residents earn a median household income of $37,125 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,731. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Checotah is $111,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,089. Median rent is $701/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Checotah reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,804/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Checotah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Checotah has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.