At a Glance
Median Income
$29,875
$19,670 per capita
Home Value
$121,800
Zillow: $193,615
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
58.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tenkiller a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population284
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.1%
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%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
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.
33.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.