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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 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 | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8025°N, 94.8523°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Muskogee-Davis Regional (MKO) 30 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 (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in |
Tenkiller has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.1").