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Tahlequah, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
16,513
Population
1,293/sq mi density
$48,515
Median Income
$29,597 per capita
$182,800
Home Value
$192,369 Zillow
$794
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
65
Violent Crime/100K
4,442 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,515 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$182,800 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
65 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tahlequah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 12.8 sq mi (33.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,293/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9105°N, 94.9777°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in |
Tahlequah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").