Choctaw is a small city of 12,154 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $90,241
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Choctaw stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Choctaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Choctaw city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Choctaw's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Choctaw costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Choctaw, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$209,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,091
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$90,241
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Choctaw's violent crime rate is 171.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
171.4 /100k
Property Crime
1207.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Choctaw is served primarily by CHOCTAW-NICOMA PARK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Choctaw, OK
National Avg
School District
CHOCTAW-NICOMA PARK
—
Elementary Schools
5
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Choctaw sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.9 inches of snow per year.
Choctaw's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Choctaw roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $209,000 and median rent is $1,091/month.
Choctaw's violent crime rate is 171.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1207.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Choctaw are operated by CHOCTAW-NICOMA PARK.
The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Choctaw, OK has a population of 12,154, a median household income of $90,241, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Choctaw averages 49.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches
with about 3.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Choctaw, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73020.
The population of Choctaw, Oklahoma is 12,154 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Choctaw: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $209,000, median household income $90,241, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Choctaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
