Choctaw County , Alabama
Population: 12,525 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $44,483 Home $111,800 Rent $653/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,525 residents, Choctaw County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Alabama and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Choctaw County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$44,483
Median Income
household
$111,800
Home Value
median
$653/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $44,483 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,781 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% |
| Median Home Value | $111,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $653/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 82.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,525 |
| Median Age | 47 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.5%
Obesity
20.1%
Diabetes
19.1%
Smoking
44.2%
High Blood Pressure
36.4%
No Physical Activity
25.3%
Depression
43.1%
Insufficient Sleep
83.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 70.6 · 71th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
77.83
🌀 Hurricane
89.32
🔥 Wildfire
52.45
❄️ Winter Storm
23.97
🌍 Earthquake
70.90
☀️ Drought
31.74
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