Tahlequah

OK

Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Population 48K |Median income $53,218 |2 hospitals

Population
47,942
Cherokee County
Median Income
$53,218
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$168,500
-26% vs avg
Median Age
37.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
48K+1%
Median Income
$53,218+43%
Median Home Value
$168,500+62%
Poverty Rate
18.2%-20%
Unemployment
5.1%-34%

Economics

Median Rent
$831/mo
Poverty Rate
18.2% +28% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 29.2%
Work From Home 7.8%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 46.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 43.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.9%
Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
40.6%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.6%
Current Smoking
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.1%
Diabetes
14.3%
Binge Drinking
13.8%
Current Asthma
12.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.5%
Annual Checkup 78.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
2
CHEROKEE NATION W W HASTINGS INDIAN HOSPITAL
TAHLEQUAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM
TAHLEQUAH · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Tahlequah Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Thorn Creek in Cook County Through Monday Afternoon

NOAA · 12h ago
Disasters

FEMA Declares Fire Management Assistance for Buck Horn Fire in Oklahoma

FEMA · 12h ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee

NOAA · 1d ago
Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near East Cape Sable and Chokoloskee

NOAA · 2d ago
Disasters

FEMA Issues Fire Management Assistance Declaration for Oklahoma 1170 Road Fire

FEMA · 3d ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Little River, McCurtain, Bowie, and Red River Counties

NOAA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Tahlequah, OK? ▼
Tahlequah, OK has a population of 47,942 people, located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Tahlequah? ▼
The median household income in Tahlequah, OK is $53,218 per year. The poverty rate is 18.2%.
What is the median home value in Tahlequah? ▼
The median home value in Tahlequah, OK is $168,500. Median rent is $831/month.
What are the top health concerns in Tahlequah? ▼
The top health indicators in Tahlequah include Obesity (42.9%), Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), High Blood Pressure (40.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Tahlequah? ▼
Tahlequah has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Tahlequah? ▼
The median age in Tahlequah, OK is 37.3 years. 29.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tahlequah, OK is located in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. With a population of 48K and a median household income of $53,218, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tahlequah area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

How Product Recalls Work

CPSC, FDA & NHTSA recall process explained

Understanding Weather Alerts

Watch vs warning vs advisory explained

Earthquake Magnitude Explained

What the numbers mean & when to act
All safety guides →

Explore More Data

Schools in Oklahoma

School ratings, test scores & enrollment → PlainSchools

Crime Rates in Oklahoma

FBI UCR crime statistics by city → PlainCrime

Rental Data in Oklahoma

HUD fair market rents & vacancy rates → PlainRent

Cost of Living in Oklahoma

BEA price parities & Census economics → PlainCost

ZIP Code Data in Oklahoma

Demographics & economics by ZIP code → PlainZIP

Nearby Cities 8

Muskogee, OK 38K Siloam Springs, AR 16K Claremore, OK 19K Fayetteville, AR 83K Broken Arrow, OK 107K Van Buren, AR 23K Fort Smith, AR 88K Centerton, AR 12K
All cities in Oklahoma → Browse all cities
Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Cherokee County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.