Checotah
City in McIntosh County, Oklahoma
Checotah is a city in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, with 3,018 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 650 ft (198 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rentiesville, 4.1 miles NE.
- 3,018residents (2020 Census)
- 650 ftelevation · 198 m
- 9.0 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 337 / sq mipopulation density
- 74426ZIP code
About Checotah
Checotah (Creek: Cokotv) is a city in McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States. It was named for Samuel Checote, the first chief of the Creek Nation elected after the Civil War. Its population was 3,018 at the 2020 census, down from 3,335 in 2010.
Checotah is home to numerous antique malls, a Civil War battle site, and a downtown historic district. Checotah claims to be the steer wrestling capital of the world. Early boosters called Checotah "The Gem of the Prairie".
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Living in Checotah
- Median household income
- $37,042
- Median home value
- $124,900
- Median rent
- $768/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Checotah had 3,018 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,018 |
|---|---|
| Density | 337 per sq mi (130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Checotah at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | McIntosh County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,018 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.97 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4824° N, 95.5228° W |
| ZIP code | 74426 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4013650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Checotah
- Rentiesville4.1 mi NE
- Oktaha7.0 mi N
- Shady Grove7.2 mi E
- Duchess Landing8.3 mi SE
- Texanna8.6 mi S
- Council Hill8.9 mi NW
- Wainwright9.4 mi N
- Warner12.0 mi E
- Stidham12.7 mi SW
- Hitchita13.1 mi W
- Eufaula13.6 mi S
- Boynton13.7 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Checotah
What county is Checotah in?
Checotah is in McIntosh County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Checotah, OK?
3,018 people lived in Checotah at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Checotah, OK?
The ZIP code of Checotah is 74426.
What is the elevation of Checotah?
650 feet (198 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Checotah?
Rentiesville (4.1 mi), Oktaha (7.0 mi), Shady Grove (7.2 mi), Duchess Landing (8.3 mi), Texanna (8.6 mi).
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