Cherokee, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County
Cherokee, OK
At a Glance
How Cherokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $55,417 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,248. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $56,171. Median rent is $788/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 626 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,017/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.