At a Glance
Median Income
$146,850
$56,250 per capita
Home Value
$338,700
Zillow: $437,746
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Choctaw Lake a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.0% (72% 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 $437,746. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population2,145
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,063/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$146,850
Per Capita$56,250
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$2,974M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
Housing
A+
Home Value$338,700
Rent
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$437,746
Housing Units838
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,956/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.