Tahlequah, OK
Living in Tahlequah
Bikeability37
Walkability65
Commute82
Public Transit31
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports21
Hospitals49
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated
52%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial11%
Native American28%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector58%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$548Median Monthly Rent+$155 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity50%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tahlequah
United States45
Oklahoma52
Cherokee County26
Property Crime in Tahlequah
United States48
Oklahoma62
Cherokee County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
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 Tahlequah
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding68
Tornado25
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tahlequah, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tahlequah, OK
Shiloh Christian School
1 miles, SW
Cookson Hills Christian School
19 miles, NE
Honey Hill Christian Academy
20 miles, E
Wagoner Christian School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Tahlequah, OK
Northeastern State University
1 miles, NE
Bacone College
22 miles, SW
John Brown University
30 miles, NE
University of Arkansas
46 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tahlequah, OK
Northeastern Health System
2 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E
Wagoner Community Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Tahlequah, OK
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
45 miles, NE
Fort Smith Regional Airport
52 miles, SE
Tulsa International Airport
55 miles, W
Joplin Regional Airport
90 miles, N