County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

McIntosh County, Oklahoma Eviction Risk: Low

13 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Checotah (3.1) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.8/ 10 · Low

Cities tracked13municipalities

Census tracts8scored

Population9kLiving in 13 cities

Income spent on rent29.1%avg renter household

Average rent$853/ month

How McIntosh County ranks in Oklahoma

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

High

#17 of 77 OK counties 2.8 / 10

#17 of 77 counties in Oklahoma for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Very Low

#48 of 51 states (statewide) 87.8 index

Oklahoma ranks #48 of 51 states on overall cost of living (12.2% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Very Low

#47 of 51 states (statewide) 62.8 index

Oklahoma ranks #47 of 51 states on housing services (37.2% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Moderate

#44 of 77 OK counties 26.3% of income

#44 of 77 counties in Oklahoma on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in McIntosh County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Checotah Pop 3,064 · 29.6% income · $768 rent · Rep	3,064	3.1	29.6%	$768	Rep
002	Eufaula Pop 2,825 · 32.7% income · $772 rent · Rep	2,825	2.9	32.7%	$772	Rep
003	Texanna Pop 2,401 · 24.7% income · $1,058 rent · Rep	2,401	2.6	24.7%	$1,058	Rep
004	Canadian Pop 225 · 31.3% income · $788 rent · Rep	225	2.4	31.3%	$788	Rep
005	Canadian Shores Pop 194 · 27.2% income · $865 rent · Rep	194	2.0	27.2%	$865	Rep
006	Indianola Pop 156 · 46.7% income · $1,350 rent · Rep	156	1.8	46.7%	$1,350	Rep
007	Hanna Pop 128 · 20.4% income · $708 rent · Rep	128	1.5	20.4%	$708	Rep
008	Rentiesville Pop 105 · 12.5% income · $691 rent · Rep	105	1.9	12.5%	$691	Rep
009	Council Hill Pop 91 · 25.0% income · $500 rent · Rep	91	2.5	25.0%	$500	Rep
010	Carlton Landing Pop 78 · 27.2% income · $865 rent · Rep	78	1.9	27.2%	$865	Rep
011	Hitchita Pop 40 · 27.2% income · $865 rent · Rep	40	2.1	27.2%	$865	Rep
012	Vernon Pop 33 · 27.2% income · $865 rent · Rep	33	2.0	27.2%	$865	Rep
013	Stidham Pop 21 · 9.6% income · $855 rent · Rep	21	1.6	9.6%	$855	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

McIntosh County spans 13 cities serving approximately 9,361 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.8/10. The county voted Republican by 49.7 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in McIntosh County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about McIntosh County

How is the McIntosh County eviction risk score computed?

Each of the 13 cities in the county is independently scored on nine sub-factors. The county-wide 2.8/10 average reflects a population-weighted mean of those municipal scores.

Does McIntosh County have rent control?

Rent control is determined by state law and city ordinance. Oklahoma state framework applies. See the Oklahoma eviction laws rent-control guide for details.

What is the political climate in McIntosh County?

McIntosh County voted Republican by 49.7 points in 2020.