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Chouteau, OK
Town in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
Population
2,129
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
633
ZIP codes
0
Chouteau and its ZIP codes
Chouteau at a glance
- Chouteau is about 11 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 144th among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $60,208, 7% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,100 (5% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Chouteau, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chouteau, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,208
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (253), Irish Americans (146), Mexican Americans (125).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mayes County. PPP loans are for Chouteau.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,293
14,392 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,654
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $9,414 per person
How people get to work
Chouteau, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chouteau, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
801
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
70
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 25°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chouteau, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Chouteau
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MazieCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| Sportsmen AcresTown | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Pin Oak AcresCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Sams CornerCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| MurphyCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 4.1 |
| Pryor CreekCity | 6.6 mi | 10.1 |
| BallouCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Locust GroveTown | 8.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Cedar CrestCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Iron PostCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| SalinaTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| TiawahCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| Pump BackCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Little RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| Snake CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chouteau, OK in?
- Chouteau is in Mayes County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Chouteau, OK?
- About 2,129 people live in Chouteau, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chouteau?
- Nearby places include Mazie (3.7 mi), Sportsmen Acres (5.5 mi), Pin Oak Acres (5.7 mi), Sams Corner (6.2 mi), Murphy (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023