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Tahlequah, OK


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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Introduction to Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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

Tahlequah History

Tahlequah was initially inhabited by Native Americans. The city derived its name from a Cherokee word meaning “two is enough” or "just two.” It was the capital of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Supreme Court Building was built in the city in 1844. It is the oldest public building of Oklahoma. Tahlequah is the county seat of Cherokee County.

Tahlequah and nearby Attractions

  • Cherokee Landing State Park
  • Box Shopping Center
  • Trail of Tears
  • Cherokee National Museum
  • George M. Murrell Home
  • Sequoyah State Park

Things To Do In Tahlequah

Tahlequah offers easy access to the Cherokee National Museum, the George M. Murrell Home, the Trail of Tears and Fort Gibson. The Cherokee Landing State Park, the Sequoyah Bay State Park and the Adair State Park are nearby as well. One can shop at the Cherokee Hills Shopping Center and the Box Shopping Center while in Tahlequah. Local celebrations include the Illinois River BalloonFest, the Hillbilly Hoedown, the United Keetoowah Band Annual Celebration and the Red Fern Festival.

Tahlequah Transportation

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Tahlequah Higher Education

Northeastern State University and the Indian Capital Technology Center–Tahlequah are the local institutions of higher education. The University of Arkansas also provides facilities for higher education.

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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