Very AffordableNear National AverageCHOUTEAU-MAZIE
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Chouteau, Oklahoma · Claudia Craig, Oklahoma State University. Public domain, according to National Park Service / Public domain
Chouteau is a small town of 2,071 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,837
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chouteau stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Chouteau is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chouteau 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: 89.2
Chouteau's overall cost of living index is 89.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chouteau costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chouteau, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$143,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$680
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,837
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Chouteau's violent crime rate is 463.4 per 100,000 residents
— 22% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
463.4 /100k
Property Crime
1621.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chouteau is served primarily by CHOUTEAU-MAZIE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chouteau, OK
National Avg
School District
CHOUTEAU-MAZIE
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chouteau sees average highs of 47.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Chouteau's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chouteau roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $143,600 and median rent is $680/month.
Chouteau's violent crime rate is 463.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1621.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chouteau are operated by CHOUTEAU-MAZIE.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chouteau, OK has a population of 2,071, a median household income of $49,837, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
Chouteau averages 47.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Chouteau, Oklahoma is 2,071 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chouteau: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $143,600, median household income $49,837, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chouteau side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
