Cherokee County, OK
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability19
Walkability37
Commute57
Public Transit15
Affordability95
Public Safety75
Airports22
Hospitals55
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+2.5k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial10%
Native American33%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector58%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home21%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas36%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
Oklahoma52
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
Oklahoma62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding77
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, OK
Shiloh Christian School
0 miles, SE
Cookson Hills Christian School
20 miles, NE
Honey Hill Christian Academy
21 miles, E
Wagoner Christian School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, OK
Northeastern State University
2 miles, NE
Bacone College
21 miles, SW
John Brown University
31 miles, NE
Rogers State University
46 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, OK
Northeastern Health System
3 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
21 miles, E
Wagoner Community Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, OK
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
46 miles, NE
Fort Smith Regional Airport
53 miles, SE
Tulsa International Airport
54 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
91 miles, N