Tenkiller, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
284 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$29,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
45 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$553 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
4
Tahlequah Urban Area
4
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherokee County
5
Tahlequah Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 38
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 1 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 6 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 3 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 4 0 50
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 46% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OK State Senate District 4, OK State House District 4, OK
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Schools

Tenkiller Public School
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
Rocky Mountain Public School
5 miles, E • 1.9 star
Keys Es
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Keys Hs
6 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Beauty Technical College Inc
10 miles, N • 1 star
Northeastern State University
10 miles, N • 1.9 star
Bacone College
27 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Health System
10 miles, N • 2.3 star
Memorial Hospital
12 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
42 miles, S • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
45 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
64 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Joplin Regional Airport
95 miles, NE • 1 star
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