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Tahlequah, OK

Founded 1838Cherokee CountyElev. 243 m
Population
16,513
Median home
$182,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
12
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Tahlequah

With about 16,513 residents, Tahlequah is one of Oklahoma's notable places. Tahlequah was founded in 1838 and sits in Cherokee County. The median age is 30.7 and the median household income is $48,515. Homes carry a median value of $182,800, and about 41% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (43.7%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
16,513
Median age
30.7
Median household income
$48,515
Per-capita income
$29,597
Poverty rate
20.3%
High-school grad or higher
90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
18.7 min
Work from home
4.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.7%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black2.3%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts43.3%
Sales & office21.4%
Service18.5%
Production, transportation & material moving9.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,800
Median gross rent
$794/mo
Owner-occupied
41.2%
Median year built
1987
Households
6,611
Avg. household size
2.26

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Tahlequah has 12 public schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 6 schools
Reading34%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Sequoyah High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
TAHLEQUAH HSHighGrades 9–12
TAHLEQUAH MSMiddleGrades 6–8
BRIGGS PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
CHEROKEE ESElementary
CHEROKEE IMMERSION CHARTER SCHElementaryGrades -1–8charter
GRAND VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
GREENWOOD ESElementary
HERITAGE ESElementary
LOWREY PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
WOODALL PUBLIC SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–8
SEQUOYAH ESGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Tahlequah93
Oklahoma423
United States386
↑ 43% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime56% below national
Tahlequah852
Oklahoma2,191
United States1,952
↓ 81% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Tahlequah Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Tahlequah.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Cherokee County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Tahlequah is in Cherokee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Tahlequah was founded in 1838 and sits in Cherokee County. Elevation ~243 m.

Map of Tahlequah
Tahlequah, OK
Where Tahlequah is
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Historic places

15 on the National Register of Historic Places.

French-Parks HouseCherokee Female SeminaryCherokee National JailCherokee Supreme Court BuildingIndian University of TahlequahLoeser, Dr. Irwin D., Log CabinThompson, Joseph M., HouseTahlequah Armory
Notable people from Tahlequah
Wes StudiWilma MankillerChaske SpencerLorrie CollinsTyler BunchAdrian HouserBilly Ray WaldonRyan HelsleyMalcolm RodriguezMack Easley
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Nearby cities
Muskogee (24 mi)Coweta (39 mi)Claremore (45 mi)Broken Arrow (46 mi)Bixby (50 mi)Tulsa (54 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Tahlequah, OK (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Brian Keith Williams, 44
Tahlequah · Cherokee County · 74464
AKA Brian Keith Williams Jr., Brian Williams
Michael Paul Walker, 49
Tahlequah · Cherokee County · 74464

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Tahlequah — frequently asked

What is the population of Tahlequah, Oklahoma?
Tahlequah has a population of about 16,513, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Tahlequah?
The median home value in Tahlequah is $182,800, and the median gross rent is $794/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Tahlequah safe? What is the crime rate?
Tahlequah Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 93 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Tahlequah face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Cherokee County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, drought.
How many schools are in Tahlequah?
Tahlequah has 12 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Tahlequah?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Tahlequah. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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