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Choctaw, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
12,208 Population 448/sq mi density
$96,446 Median Income $41,342 per capita
$223,900 Home Value $295,593 Zillow
$1,192 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
109 Violent Crime/100K 1,397 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,446 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, $1,192/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Choctaw enjoys a temperate climate with 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.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,170 ft (357 m)
Area27.2 sq mi (70.5 km²)
Population Density448/sq mi
Coordinates35.4850°N, 97.2699°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOklahoma County County
Nearest AirportWill Rogers World (OKC)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0489 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)12.7 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.01 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.44 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.1 / 100
Community Resilience39.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4,849 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Sep 3, 2016 14 km NW of Pawnee, Oklahoma M5.8 109 km
Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 46 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 86 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 92 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 17 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 62 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 37 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 28 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 137 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 17 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 140 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 92 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 23 km
Mar 30, 2014 2 km S of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.2 79 km
Jun 21, 2020 9 km NW of Perry, Oklahoma M4.2 98 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 24 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 24 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

1,062 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 150 fatalities, 2,682 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 39 km 24
May 24, 2011 EF5 92 km 9
May 3, 1999 EF5 66 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 38 km 5
May 19, 2013 EF4 26 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 82 km 1
May 24, 2011 EF4 79 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF4 37 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 30 km 2
May 8, 2003 EF4 29 km 0
May 3, 1999 EF4 79 km 1
May 3, 1999 EF4 58 km 2
Apr 29, 1984 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 26, 1984 EF4 90 km 3
May 17, 1981 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 45 km 0
Jun 8, 1974 EF4 76 km 14
May 24, 1973 EF4 64 km 2
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 35 km 4
May 4, 1960 EF4 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEWOKA CREEK (9,921 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WEWOKA CREEK 9,921 89 km
2005 BEAR DEN 9,004 83 km
2009 MULHALL-PAYNE COUNTY 8,186 70 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 81 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 36 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 63 km
2006 PRAGUE 6,431 59 km
2012 GLENCOE 6,244 84 km
2009 LINDSAY 6,195 69 km
2006 SHAMROCK 6,177 80 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,975 73 km
2012 CUSHING 5,654 76 km
2005 ANTIOCH 5,513 89 km
2012 NINNEKAH 5,438 83 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,392 82 km
2006 CHANDLER 5,089 38 km
2006 1ST WEWOKA 4,335 77 km
2018 BREWSTER 4,049 91 km
2005 CLEAR VIEW 4,002 95 km
2004 PINE TOP 3,382 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.8 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in

Choctaw has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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