Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Population 15,912

Tahlequah is located in Cherokee County, OK. The population is 15,912, making Tahlequah the largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 12 public schools in Tahlequah with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Tahlequah is low , and there are 34 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Tahlequah is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Tahlequah property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Tahlequah include Grandview, Briggs and Park Hill.

Tahlequah Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 14%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.2%

Crime Rate

45.01% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 225
  • Violent Crimes: 65
  • Robbery: 6
  • Burglary: 617
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

45.65% Higher than national avg.
  • 34 offenders in Tahlequah
  • 21.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

114 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 8
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 8
  • Tanks & Spills: 97

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Oklahoma unemployment average: 3.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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12 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 12 K-12 public schools in Tahlequah, OK and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Tahlequah's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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34 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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62 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Tahlequah, OK issued 62 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 62 permits, 43 were issued for single family homes and 19 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Tahlequah, OK issued 66 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 66 permits, 41 were issued for single family homes and 25 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $598
  • 1 Bedroom: $601
  • 2 Bedrooms: $740
  • 3 Bedrooms: $937
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,069

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Environmental Hazards

114 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Tahlequah, OK has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Tahlequah, OK is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Tahlequah, OK is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.15°
  • February 42.07°
  • March 52.58°
  • April 60.63°
  • May 68.37°
  • June 78.12°
  • July 82.95°
  • August 82.1°
  • September 72.6°
  • October 61.02°
  • November 51.77°
  • December 40.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Tahlequah, OK

Earthquakes
Tahlequah, OK has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Tahlequah, OK has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Tahlequah, OK has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Tahlequah, OK has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Tahlequah, OK: $31,119

Unemployment

Unemployment in Tahlequah is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.82%
White Collar - 62.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mary Fallin
  • Sen. James M. Inhofe
  • Sen. James Lankford

City Representatives

  • Markwayne Mullin
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