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Tahlequah, OK


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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee county, is 46 miles W of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 59 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 14,458 people people live in Tahlequah.

The People and Families of Tahlequah

In Tahlequah, about 38% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Tahlequah, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tahlequah had a median family income of $34,811. It turns out that people in Tahlequah tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,350) in Tahlequah than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Tahlequah Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Tahlequah, about 44% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Tahlequah.

Commuting

In Tahlequah, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tahlequah strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyTahlequah College Educated Adults
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Tahlequah Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 13%Tahlequah Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Tahlequah Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tahlequah Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tahlequah, OK

Comparing Tahlequah to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens53
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size21
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes103
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents94
Housing Recently Built89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime21

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