Chouteau, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,005 Population 597/sq mi density
$51,081 Median Income $32,916 per capita
$171,900 Home Value $217,039 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
463 Violent Crime/100K 1,668 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,081 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Chouteau, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,081
32% below
$32,916 per capita
Home Value
$171,900
39% below
Zillow: $217,039
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
463/100K
22% above
1,668/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Chouteau Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
61%
Rent
60%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chouteau a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chouteau residents earn a median household income of $51,081 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,916. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chouteau is $171,900 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,039. Median rent is $699/month, with 24.8% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Chouteau reports 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,668/100K.

Education

20.3% of adults in Chouteau hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chouteau has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population2,005
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density597/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,081
Per Capita$32,916
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,900
Rent$699
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$217,039
Housing Units954
Rent Burden24.8%

Crime

F
Violent463/100K
Property1,668/100K

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation621 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Chouteau was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.