At a Glance
Median Income
$96,446
$41,342 per capita
Home Value
$223,900
Zillow: $295,593
Median Rent
$1,192/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,397/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 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+
3.6 / 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 $96,446 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,342. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Choctaw is $223,900 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,593. Median rent is $1,192/month, with 23.9% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Choctaw reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,397/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Choctaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Choctaw has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population12,208
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,446
Per Capita$41,342
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,900
Rent$1,192
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$295,593
Housing Units4,543
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,397/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary437/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Choctaw was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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