Cost of Living in Checotah, OK
Population 3,057 · Oklahoma · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $37,125, median household incomes in Checotah land roughly 50% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 20% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Checotah is about 40 miles southeast of Broken Arrow, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 52% lower than Broken Arrow's $229,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Checotah
The median home value in Checotah is $111,100 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $701/month, 47% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,125/year is 50% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Oklahoma's top state income tax rate is 4.8% and the combined sales tax is 9.0%. The climate averages highs of 71.9°F and lows of 49.8°F. Overall, Checotah has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.
Checotah has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 50 | 54 | 64 | 72 | 79 | 87 | 92 | 92 | 85 | 74 | 62 | 52 |
| Low °F | 28 | 32 | 41 | 49 | 58 | 67 | 71 | 70 | 62 | 50 | 39 | 31 |
| Precip" | 2.33 | 2.17 | 3.36 | 4.11 | 5.49 | 4.42 | 3.60 | 3.09 | 4.33 | 4.12 | 3.35 | 2.86 |
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Checotah, OK?
Checotah has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.
What is average rent in Checotah, OK?
The median gross rent in Checotah is $701 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Checotah?
The median home value in Checotah is $111,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Checotah?
The median household income in Checotah is $37,125 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Checotah, OK?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Checotah is 9.0%. The Oklahoma state income tax top rate is 4.8%.
Is Checotah, OK affordable?
Yes, Checotah is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Checotah?
Checotah has average high temperatures of 71.9°F and average lows of 49.8°F. Annual precipitation is 43.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Checotah at a Glance
- Population
- 3,057
- Median Income
- $37,125
- Home Value
- $111,100
- Median Rent
- $701/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 71.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.0%
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