Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 16% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 14% of US places
- top 12% for commute time
- bottom 10% for sales tax
Tahlequah is a town in Oklahoma with about 16,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and walkability. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and sales tax.
- The median home value in Tahlequah is $163k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Tahlequah is $49k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Tahlequah is $783 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Tahlequah has a violent crime rate of 621/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Tahlequah is 19 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in2.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$49k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 62% of US places
Home Value$163k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$783better than 68% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.75%better than 68% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.26%better than 43% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.0 in82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.3 inbetter than 69% of US places
Sunny Days257 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 23% of US places
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.7better than 13% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 41% of US places
School Quality45.9better than 27% of US places
Violent Crime621/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Property Crime1456/100kbetter than 31% of US places
Community
Population16,38991st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age30.510th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9235th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3056th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.5%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.9%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)42.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 88% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 64% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.4%better than 34% of US places
Amenities Nearby22.58better than 23% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 28% of US places
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tahlequah an affordable place to live?
- Tahlequah is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 62% of comparable areas. Median rent is $783.
- Is Tahlequah safe?
- Tahlequah is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 621/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 1456/100k.
- What is the weather like in Tahlequah?
- Tahlequah averages 80°F in July and 38°F in January, with 51.0 in of annual precipitation and about 257 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Tahlequah?
- Public-school quality in Tahlequah is below average, scoring better than 27% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Tahlequah?
- The average one-way commute in Tahlequah is 19 min.