City profile
Tahlequah, OK
Cherokee County · Population 16,935
Tahlequah is a town in Cherokee County, OK with about 16,935 residents and a typical home value near $185,000. It is 59 miles from Tulsa, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
225
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$185,400
Typical monthly housing
$1,141
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
81
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 77/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Wildfire, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
54 mi to Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 33% Democratic / 65% Republican
Community
Population
16,935
Black population
2.4%
County
Cherokee County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 16,935 residents
- Typical home value about $185,000
- 59 miles from Tulsa, OK
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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