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Choctaw, OK

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Choctaw, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 36
Population12,208
Foreign Born0.1%
Population Density449people per mi²
Median Age38.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

93/100

7% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Choctaw, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $44k$64k
Luxury $132k+$205k+
Elite (Top 5%) $156k+$241k+
Affordability Ratio

151%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
10
Positive
40
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

179mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0 
Camping2Nearest 14.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$96k+6.9%
28% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$640k
2% below US avg
College Educated
30.3%
13% below US avg
WFH
5.1%
64% below US avg
Homeownership
89.2%
36% above US avg
Median Home
$224k
21% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 88% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
8.8
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−18.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−12.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.97 / 1k Residents69% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−24.7%
Burglary
0.48 / 1k Residents87% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.98 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.05 / 1k Residents46% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+9Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Choctaw, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season224 days311 frost-free
Annual Rainfall39.7"
Elevation1,161 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair449/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Hail, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 469 mi · coast 418 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$297.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital14 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison21 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:17:08.000Z

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