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Choctaw Lake, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Madison County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,145 Population 2,063/sq mi density
$146,850 Median Income $56,250 per capita
$338,700 Home Value $421,818 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 2,501 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$146,850 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$338,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Choctaw Lake, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$146,850
95% above
$56,250 per capita
Home Value
$338,700
20% above
Zillow: $421,818
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
2,501/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
23% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Choctaw Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Choctaw Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
195%
Home Value
120%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Choctaw Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Choctaw Lake residents earn a median household income of $146,850 , which is 95% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,250. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,050 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Choctaw Lake is $338,700 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $421,818. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Safety & Crime

Choctaw Lake reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,501/100K.

Education

41.3% of adults in Choctaw Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Choctaw Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,145
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,063/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$146,850
Per Capita$56,250
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,974M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$338,700
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$421,818
Housing Units838
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property2,501/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,956/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,067 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Choctaw Lake was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.