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Tahlequah, Oklahoma

city · Cherokee County

At a glance

16,935
Population
$185,400
Median home value (all homes)
39% below U.S. median
$200,543
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$835/mo
Median rent
38% below U.S. median
$49,581
Median household income
37% below U.S. median
17.4 min
Average commute
84.5%
Homes with broadband
81.14%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost37% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates89.1%
College graduates34.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce
Tahlequah Area Chamber of Commerce is Tahlequah’s leading business organization representing local businesses through partnerships, advocacy, and support for economic growth, serving members from small businesses to global corporations. It is a member-driven 501(c)(6) nonprofit, independently run by staff and a volunteer board, with no affiliations to government or other chamber divisions.
region Eastern Oklahoma Development District
The Eastern Oklahoma Development District (EODD) is a cooperative council of governments dedicated to improving the quality of life in Eastern Oklahoma. It serves as an extension of local governments and provides regional planning and development assistance, including Mobility Management, Transportation Planning, and Rural Fire Defense for seven counties and their communities.
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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