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Choctaw.
About
Life in Choctaw
Choctaw is a community of 12,208 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $100,574, median rent runs about $1,208 per month, and median home values are around $242,100. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Choctaw at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Foreign-Born
2.9%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
+2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.9% foreign-born, most often from Japan
Who lives in Choctaw: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Choctaw, the largest foreign-born group is from Japan (51.4%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.4%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.9%
of households
Married Couples
63.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Choctaw
In Choctaw, rent runs 19% above the OK average, and home values are 21% above the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
21.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,289
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $305,368 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Choctaw and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oklahoma County, which includes Choctaw, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Choctaw: Oklahoma County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Oklahoma County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Choctaw is about 2% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Choctaw Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute26 min avg
How Choctaw residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Choctaw, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 56% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Choctaw runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
129.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
767.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Choctaw Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 51 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oklahoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oklahoma County, which includes Choctaw, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 51 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | Hail | $8.1M |
| 2024 | 43 | Heat | $56.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Hail | $2.5M |
| 2022 | 37 | Drought | $108,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | $246,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Choctaw is about 2% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, which includes Choctaw, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
176
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Choctaw is about 2% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Choctaw has warm summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
3.9"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 1.57" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 1.83" |
| Mar | 63°F | 38°F | 2.89" |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 3.98" |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 5.23" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 5.15" |
| Jul | 92°F | 71°F | 3.50" |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 3.30" |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 3.89" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.82" |
| Nov | 62°F | 38°F | 2.21" |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 1.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Choctaw
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Choctaw's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Midwest City
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 8.7 mi away · Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Oklahoma City
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Choctaw
Choctaw's student/teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Choctaw (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,953 students · in-state tuition $5,144 · 17% graduate · median earnings $41,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,885 students · in-state tuition $28,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $55,959 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center
12.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,214 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $66,905 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Choctaw
Choctaw has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Choctaw
Choctaw Library
2525 Muzzy, Choctaw
Cities Near Choctaw
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Choctaw?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Choctaw FAQ
Is Choctaw, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Choctaw's median rent is $1,208/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $100,574/year. Median home value is $242,100.
Is Choctaw, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Choctaw's violent crime rate was 129 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 767 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Choctaw, Oklahoma?⌄
Oklahoma County, which includes Choctaw, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Choctaw, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Choctaw is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,208/month and median household income is $100,574/year. The median home value is $242,100. About 21% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Choctaw, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Choctaw is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from