Tahlequah, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County
Tahlequah, OK
At a Glance
How Tahlequah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tahlequah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tahlequah a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tahlequah residents earn a median household income of $48,515 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,597. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tahlequah is $182,800 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,090. Median rent is $794/month, with 24.9% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Tahlequah reports 182 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,295/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in Tahlequah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tahlequah has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.