Cherokee, OK

Living in Cherokee

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 39
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 24
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Schools 26
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Residents

1.6k Population +60 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$4.2k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -10% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector55%
Self-employed13%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office19%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$72k Median Home Value +$29k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$362 Median Monthly Rent +$81 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity34%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cherokee

United States45
Oklahoma52
Alfalfa County18

Property Crime in Cherokee

United States48
Oklahoma62
Alfalfa County13

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (13%)(85%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton7%
Donald Trump87%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 1 2
Feb 38 1 3
Mar 46 3 2
Apr 57 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 82 3 0
Aug 80 3 0
Sep 72 3 0
Oct 59 3 0
Nov 46 2 0
Dec 35 1 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding41
Tornado29
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee, OK

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee, OK

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Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee, OK

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Barclay College
73 miles, NW
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Langston University
83 miles, SE
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Newman University
83 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee, OK

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Share Medical Center
18 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Cherokee, OK

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