The Town FilesChouteau, Oklahoma
Town in Mayes County · population 2,059 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $190,100
- Household income
- $60,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 43.0
Chouteau is a town of 2,059 people in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $190,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for cycling than 80% of Oklahoma towns.
How Chouteau ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chouteau is worth $190,100, above the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $60,208, which is more affordable than 14% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $697 a month. 79.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chouteau | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,100 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $697 | $830 |
| Median household income | $60,208 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 79.7% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Chouteau
| People | Chouteau | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 86.0% |
Weather in Chouteau
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 25.1°F. About 44.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.5 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 95 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chouteau since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 25, 2024 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 6, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 101 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on March 15, 1984.
Severe weather in Mayes County since 1996
Mayes County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 19, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4721: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Mayes County
Mayes County had 13,938 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,213 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Chouteau itself the ACS puts it at 8.3%.
Public schools in Chouteau
5 public schools with 820 students, about 10.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE MS | 5-8 | 222 | 11.1 |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE HS | 9-12 | 213 | 9.3 |
| CHOUTEAU ES | 2-4 | 169 | 12.1 |
| CHOUTEAU-MAZIE EC CTR | PK-1 | 142 | 10.9 |
| MAZIE ES | PK-8 | 74 | 10.6 |
Towns near Chouteau
- Pryor Creek, OK7.8 mi · 9,444 people · home $166,400
- Locust Grove, OK9.5 mi · 1,371 people · home $106,900
- Rocky Point, OK11.4 mi · 946 people · home $120,200
- Salina, OK12.4 mi · 1,085 people · home $98,300
- Inola, OK13.0 mi · 1,890 people · home $169,200
- Whitehorn Cove, OK13.8 mi · 1,201 people · home $232,600
- Justice, OK14.3 mi · 1,424 people · home $240,700
- Wickliffe, OK15.4 mi · 1,026 people · home $119,000
Chouteau questions
Is Chouteau, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chouteau scores better for retirees than 8% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 65%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Chouteau?
The median owner-occupied home in Chouteau is valued at $190,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,208, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $697 a month.
What is the weather like in Chouteau?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 25.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.7 inches of precipitation a year and 7.5 inches of snow.
Does Chouteau get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chouteau since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 25, 2024. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)