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Checotah, OK
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
Population
3,064
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
342
ZIP codes
0
Checotah and its ZIP codes
Checotah at a glance
- Checotah is about 5.8 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $37,042 a year, 43% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,900 (37% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Checotah, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Checotah, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,042
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$124,900
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.7%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
17.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (230), Mexican Americans (195), Indian Americans (141).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McIntosh County. PPP loans are for Checotah.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,014
4,615 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,098
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$267M
FY 2026, $14,106 per person
How people get to work
Checotah, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Checotah, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
705
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Checotah, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.4%
U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
22.9%
U.S. 12.8% +10.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Checotah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RentiesvilleTown | 4 mi | 1.7 |
| Shady GroveCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 17 |
| OktahaTown | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Duchess LandingCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.9 |
| TexannaCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 39.7 |
| Council HillTown | 8.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WainwrightTown | 9.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WarnerTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| StidhamTown | 13 mi | 0 |
| EufaulaCity | 13 mi | 6.6 |
| HitchitaTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| BoyntonTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| KeeftonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 19.7 |
| SummitTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| PorumTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| LongtownCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 26.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Checotah, OK in?
- Checotah is in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Checotah, OK?
- About 3,064 people live in Checotah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Checotah?
- Nearby places include Rentiesville (4 mi), Shady Grove (6.7 mi), Oktaha (6.9 mi), Duchess Landing (8.1 mi), Texanna (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023