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Tenkiller, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cherokee County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
284 Population 18/sq mi density
$29,875 Median Income $19,670 per capita
$121,800 Home Value $193,615 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 4,151 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$121,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Tenkiller, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,875
60% below
$19,670 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
57% below
Zillow: $193,615
Violent Crime
248/100K
35% below
4,151/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
58.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
33% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Tenkiller Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tenkiller's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
40%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
469%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tenkiller a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tenkiller residents earn a median household income of $29,875 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,670. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 58.2% 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 Tenkiller is $121,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,615. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Tenkiller reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,151/100K.

Education

14.2% of adults in Tenkiller hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tenkiller has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population284
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,875
Per Capita$19,670
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty58.2%
County GDP$1,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

A
Home Value$121,800
Rent
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$193,615
Housing Units146
Rent Burden26.5%

Crime

F
Violent248/100K
Property4,151/100K

Health

Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation838 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute44 min
Broadband60.4%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Tenkiller was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.