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Living in Choctaw

There were 4,056 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Choctaw is in the United States; its population was 12,303 in July 2026. 24% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 2.9% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population12,549people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,841EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,062EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.1%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,379offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 13% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.23µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Choctaw?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Choctaw.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,208 per month, while the median home value was US$242,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 87.5%, and the vacancy rate was 6.84% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Choctaw recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,208/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent24.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)6.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,397 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,152 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,062 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes95 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Choctaw a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker51%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 42–60%
Skilled employee57%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–66%
Student53%strong on education, weak on work · range 43–63%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 358 of 12,549 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$100,574 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Choctaw is 3.1%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income100,574 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet5.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet4.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary3,841 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,490 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.1 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Choctaw?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,490 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,510of €2,744 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,744
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,152
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,510
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Choctaw Salary needed to live in Choctaw

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Choctaw. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Choctaw. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools71 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents28.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio109 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents4,056 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,439 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Choctaw when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesChoctaw highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Choctaw highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Choctaw1,379
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,379 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents109.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes16 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time25.98 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Nearest airportTIK3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport14 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Choctaw. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Choctaw.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Choctaw is 8.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202431Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 9.83 · Feb 12.22 · Mar 17.28 · Apr 21.89 · May 25.89 · Jun 30.56 · Jul 33.44 · Aug 33.39 · Sep 28.83 · Oct 22.78 · Nov 16 · Dec 10.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -1.5 · Feb 0.056 · Mar 5.22 · Apr 9.33 · May 14.89 · Jun 19.72 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 20.94 · Sep 16.94 · Oct 10.89 · Nov 4.44 · Dec -0.389 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.17 · Feb 6.11 · Mar 11.22 · Apr 15.61 · May 20.39 · Jun 25.17 · Jul 27.78 · Aug 27.17 · Sep 22.89 · Oct 16.83 · Nov 10.22 · Dec 5.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 30.99 · Feb 38.61 · Mar 64.77 · Apr 96.52 · May 125 · Jun 109.5 · Jul 88.65 · Aug 96.77 · Sep 84.58 · Oct 99.57 · Nov 44.45 · Dec 50.8 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information17Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.28 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation926.8 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.68 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature6.17 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Oklahoma City ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Marugame (Japan) ±2.0 °C, Girona (Spain) ±2.5 °C, Reims (France) ±5.5 °C, Nîmes (France) ±2.1 °C, Lyon (France) ±3.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 358 is not 0.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.317 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents358 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density178 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population12,549 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,385 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value242,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes87.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate62.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad2.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage60.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage74.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance6.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher28.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,515 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home8.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans87.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Choctaw

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Choctaw alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1041 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.3% Choctaw+1828%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 12,549 Choctaw+299%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,379 Choctaw−46%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,841 Choctaw+26%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 3.1% Choctaw+22%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,490 Choctaw+16%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 14.0 km Choctaw−36%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Choctaw

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Oklahoma City Commuting Zone · 24.3 km away
Salary
3,487 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Choctaw, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Geneva12,552 residentsPingree Grove12,545 residentsSan Anselmo12,555 residentsPalos Verdes Estates12,559 residentsFreehold12,530 residentsLenoir City12,530 residents

How does Choctaw compare?

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Is Choctaw part of Oklahoma City?

Choctaw is in the published commuting zone of Oklahoma City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Oklahoma City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Choctaw?

The median gross salary is 3,490 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Choctaw?

The unemployment rate is 3.1 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Choctaw?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.23 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Choctaw?

Police recorded 1,379 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Choctaw?

The published population is 12,549 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Choctaw?

358 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Choctaw a good place to live?

Choctaw may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Choctaw part of Oklahoma City?

Choctaw is in the published commuting zone of Oklahoma City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Choctaw?

Oklahoma City, Harrah, Midwest City, Del City are near Choctaw. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS 2024 1-year table-based Summary File, table B20002 (Median Earnings in the Past 12 Months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) by Sex for the Population 16 Years and Over with Earnings) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  5. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  7. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
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  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
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  21. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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