At a Glance
Median Income
$77,813
$35,702 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $223,785
Violent Crime
542/100K
4,202/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
60.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Choctaw Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Choctaw's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Choctaw a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Choctaw residents earn a median household income of $77,813 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,702. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Choctaw is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,785. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Choctaw reports 542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,202/100K.
Education
8.8% of adults in Choctaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
60.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Choctaw has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population433
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density69/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,813
Per Capita$35,702
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$223,785
Housing Units271
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent542/100K
Property4,202/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain71.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+60.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Choctaw was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.