Tahlequah, OK β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Cherokee County Β· Oklahoma

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Tahlequah based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Tahlequah
National Avg
Oklahoma Avg
Population: 61Income: 32Home Value: 18Safety: 50Education: 29Median Age: 51Climate: 50Cost of Living: 42

Quick Stats

Population

16,513

2023 ACS

Median Income

$48,515

2023

Median Home Value

$182,800

2023

Median Rent

$794

2023

Median Age

30.7

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

83.8

100 = national avg

Tahlequah is a city in Cherokee County, Oklahoma, with a population of 16,513 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Tahlequah is one of the communities in Oklahoma.

The median household income in Tahlequah is $48,515, and the median home value is $182,800. The cost of living index is 83.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $794 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 30.7 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

16,513

Male

7,702

46.6%

Female

8,811

53.4%

Median Age

30.7

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

20.2%

High School or Higher

34.7%

Foreign Born

3.4%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

31.3%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.653

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

45.3%

Foreign Born

3.4%

White
45.3%
Black
2.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
32.9%
Two or More
15.3%
Other
3.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%

1,539 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

90.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
1,152 (74.9%)
Puerto Rican
70 (4.5%)
Guatemalan
23 (1.5%)
Honduran
9 (0.6%)
Other Hispanic
285 (18.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Chinese
33 (21.3%)
Filipino
39 (25.2%)
Vietnamese
22 (14.2%)
Korean
17 (11.0%)
Pakistani
36 (23.2%)
Other Asian
8 (5.2%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
813 (15.0%)
Navajo
8 (0.1%)
Choctaw
101 (1.9%)
Other Native American
4,505 (83.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

15,740

English Only

91.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

785 speakers

Limited English

1.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
785 (5.0%)
Other Languages
343 (2.2%)
Other Indo-European
50 (0.3%)
Chinese
33 (0.2%)
Arabic
24 (0.2%)
Slavic Languages
23 (0.1%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
20 (0.1%)
Other Asian
18 (0.1%)
Korean
17 (0.1%)
German
11 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

98.2%

Limited English Proficiency

1.8%

Spanish
26.8% limited English
Other Languages
6.4% limited English
Chinese
100.0% limited English
Korean
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

728

4.4% of population

Disability Rate

39.6%

288 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$57,558

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
20.2%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.9%
Vietnam
31.7%
Korea
8.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
6.5%
35-54
30.6%
55-64
13.3%
65-74
19.5%
75+
30.1%

Male Veterans

651

89.4%

Female Veterans

77

10.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$57,558

Non-Veteran Income

$26,797

Difference

$30,761

114.8% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

288

Without Disability

440

Disability Rate

39.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

6,467

#1 Ancestry

German

10.5% (1,738)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

8.3% (1,372)

#3 Ancestry

English

5.8% (960)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
10.5%
Irish
8.3%
English
5.8%
American
3.2%
European
2.3%
Scottish
2.1%
French
1.6%
Italian
1.0%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%
Polish
0.5%
Dutch
0.5%
Welsh
0.4%
West Indian
0.3%
Swedish
0.3%
Danish
0.2%
Swiss
0.2%
Albanian
0.2%
British
0.2%
Arab
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

6,611

Family Households

3,454

52.2%

Married Couples

2,278

34.5%

Non-Family Households

3,157

47.8%

Single Mother Households

872

13.2%

Single Father Households

304

4.6%

Living Alone

2,417

36.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,734

In Married Couple

1,761

64.4%

With Single Mother

717

26.2%

With Single Father

256

9.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$67,195

Married Couple Income

$95,110

Single Mother Income

$41,164

Single Father Income

$54,417

Avg Family Size

2.3

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

456

Grandparents Responsible

285

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$48,515

-34% vs national

Per Capita Income

$29,597

-20% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.3%

+49% vs national

Gini Index

0.5304

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+25% vs national

SNAP Recipients

16.2%

of households

How Tahlequah Compares

Tahlequah vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Tahlequah is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Tahlequah. The median household income here is $48,515.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
27.1%
$25-50K
24.0%
$50-75K
19.2%
$75-100K
10.6%
$100-150K
11.7%
$150-200K
4.9%
$200K+
2.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+30% vs OK avg

Labor Force

8,340

Employed

7,757

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

20.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.7%

of adults 25+

Median Age

30.7

Work from Home

4.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

83.8

100 = national avg

-16.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$36,852

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$87,104

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
87.2
Food
87.1
Transportation
74.2
Healthcare
89.7
Utilities
89.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$769

per month

2 Bedroom

$948

per month

The median household income in Tahlequah, OK is $48,515, which is 33.7% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $29,597. The poverty rate of 20.3% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.5304, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 8,340. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 75.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 83.8, which is 16.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 87.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,852 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$181,350

Median List Price

$225,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$132

Days on Market

48

Active Inventory

48

Months of Supply

4.8

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$190,330

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,135

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

10.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

61.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.4%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
10.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
61.5%
Listings with Price Drops
31.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 60.8%List Price ↑ 20.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

10

New Listings

19

Pending Sales

13

Homes Sold ↑ 25.0%New Listings ↓ 20.8%Pending ↓ 18.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$132

Median List $/SF

$160

Sale $/SF ↑ 25.7%List $/SF ↑ 21.2%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Tahlequah vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Tahlequah is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$182,800

Median Rent

$794

Total Housing Units

7,503

Vacancy Rate

11.9%

Owner Occupied

41.3%

Renter Occupied

58.8%

Median Property Tax

$1,318

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$925

Housing Types

Single Family
58.3%
Multi-Family
35.2%
Mobile Home
6.6%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,318

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.72%

of home value

Median Home Value

$182,800

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,286

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,318) by the median home value ($182,800). In Tahlequah, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.72%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Tahlequah, OK is $181,350 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 48 days on the market. 10.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.8 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $132. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,135/month. About 41.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 7,503 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,318. The effective tax rate is 0.72%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Property Crime Rate

N/A

per 1,000 residents

Total Crimes

153

2024

Violent Clearance

23%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

How Tahlequah Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Tahlequah police solve 33% of robbery cases but only 0% of murder cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent1N/A0.0%
RapeViolent25N/A24.0%
RobberyViolent3N/A33.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent43N/A23.3%
BurglaryProperty19N/A5.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty44N/A6.8%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty17N/A17.6%

Tahlequah, OK reported 73 violent crimes and 80 property crimes in 2024. Law enforcement cleared 23% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 44 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 18.6% of aggravated assaults.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20247380N/AN/A
2023161450.938.46
20221623N/AN/A
2021939N/AN/A
20201136N/AN/A
20191436N/AN/A
20182839N/AN/A
20171032N/AN/A
20161725N/AN/A
20151033N/AN/A

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

76.9

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

70.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

70.5

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

19.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$3.4M

Individual Assistance

$719K

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

13 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $6.7M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormJun 2022β€”$71K
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”$26K
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2021β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalApr 2020$51K$617K
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Torn… β†’Severe StormJun 2019$139K$3K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’TornadoJul 2017β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2017$424Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 2016$65Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe StormMay 2015β€”$2K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … β†’Severe Storm(s)Jun 2011$2Kβ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2011$154Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm β†’Severe Storm(s)May 2011$121Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 2010$159Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2010$29Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormJan 2010β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormFeb 2009$2.3Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007$11Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

105

Total Claims Paid

$1,939,862

Avg Claim Payout

$18,475

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

9

Federal Funding

$1,514,313

Properties Protected

4

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.27

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures3$1,296,446
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan3$38,445
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts1$29,422
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$37,500
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$112,500

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Tahlequah has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 105 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,408,206 in public assistance recovery funding. $718,563 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.7%

3.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

0.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.9%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

21.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.7%

Loneliness

36.0%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

41.9%

Mobility

17.0%

Cognitive

20.8%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

7.3%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

11.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Tahlequah has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Cherokee Nation W W Hastings I...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cherokee Nation W W Hastings Indian Hospital2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Memorial Hospital19.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Wagoner Community Hospital23.6 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Saint Francis Hospital Muskogee29.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Muskogee Va Medical Center29.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

21,181

Violations (5yr)

39

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
TAHLEQUAH PWA14,4589
STICKROSS MOUNTAIN WATER CO3,25026
CHEROKEE CO. RWD #3 (GRANDVIEW)2,3000
Cherokee Kenwood Water District4870
CHEROKEE CO. RWD #8 (BRIGGS)4134
CORRAL KREEK SUBDIV2730

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 39 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

75.6%

-4% vs national

Public Transit

0.1%

-87% vs national

Work From Home

4.3%

-54% vs national

Carpool

12.4%

Walk / Bike

5.6%

combined

How Tahlequah's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

5-Year Avg

1

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202111000
202011010
201922010
201822010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Tahlequah, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 75.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.3% work from home, which is below the OK state average of 5.7%. 12.4% of workers carpool. 5.5% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

61.6%

of households

No Internet

11.7%

of households

Total Households

6,611

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
61.6%
Cellular Data Plan
77.3%
Satellite
6.3%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.9%
No Internet Access
11.7%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.1%

of households

Smartphone

85.2%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.6%

of households

Tablet

51.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
89.1%
Smartphone
85.2%
Desktop / Laptop
67.6%
Tablet
51.6%
Smartphone Only
15.7%
No Computer
10.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.2Β’

per kWh

-36% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.9Β’

per kWh

-42% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

5.8Β’

per kWh

-51% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$132

residential

-10% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

28% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Tahlequah vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

21,181

Violations (5yr)

39

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
TAHLEQUAH PWACommunitySurface water14,4589
STICKROSS MOUNTAIN WATER COCommunityPurchased surface water3,25026
CHEROKEE CO. RWD #3 (GRANDVIEW)CommunityPurchased surface water2,3000
Cherokee Kenwood Water DistrictCommunityGround water under influence of surface water4870
CHEROKEE CO. RWD #8 (BRIGGS)CommunityPurchased surface water4134
CORRAL KREEK SUBDIVCommunityPurchased surface water2730

84.0% of households in Tahlequah have broadband internet access. 61.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 11.7% of households have no internet access. 15.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 21,181 people. A total of 39 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Tahlequah is located in Cherokee County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Tahlequah.

Election Overview

Source: Cherokee County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

5,826

32.7%

GOP Votes

11,637

65.3%

Total Votes

17,823

Margin

R+32.6%

Shift from 2020

R+3.3pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+32.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20245,82611,63717,82332.7%65.3%R+32.6
20206,02711,22317,71434.0%63.4%R+29.3
20165,4559,99216,48733.1%60.6%R+27.5

In the 2024 presidential election, Cherokee County recorded 17,823 total votes. Republicans won the county with 65.3% of the vote compared to 32.7% for Democrats, a margin of R+32.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Cherokee County has shifted 5.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

151

Total Assets

$116.1M

Total Income

$35.4M

Per 10K Residents

91.4

nonprofits

+69.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

9

Median Assets

$257K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
20
Housing & Shelter
10
Human Services
10
Mental Health
8
Community Improvement
8
Arts & Culture
7
Education
7
Recreation & Sports
7
Health Care
6
Philanthropy
4
Public Benefit
4
Animal-Related
3
Food & Agriculture
3
Crime & Legal
2
Youth Development
2
Science & Tech
2
Environment
1
Voluntary Health
1
Public Safety
1
Unknown
1
93.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $108.7M of $116.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Tahlequah

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INCEducation$55.4M$6.4M1971
GO YE VILLAGE INCHuman Services$20.2M$6.3M1983
TAHLEQUAH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$20.0M$1.8M2002
OLD RX CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.5M$448K2017
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$2.3M$1.6M1987
OKLAHOMA PRODUCTION CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INCHuman Services$2.2M$2.6M1982
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TAHLEQUAHYouth Development$1.6M$1.5M1997
GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATIONEducation$1.3M$1.7M1993
HELP IN CRISISHuman Services$1.2M$1.4M1981
SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATIONβ€”$835K$511K1994
WRAP INCCommunity Improvement$742K$1.5M2023
HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHEROKEE COUNTYAnimal-Related$647K$170K1993
MICAIAH MINISTRIES INCReligion$489K$168K1993
D A R P INCMental Health$457K$468K2002
TAHLEQUAH TRAILS ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$390K$181K2020
TAHLEQUAH ELDERLY HOUSING INCβ€”$387K$197K1992
ILLINOIS RIVER AREA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONCommunity Improvement$330K$54K2019
CASA OF CHEROKEE COUNTRY INCCrime & Legal$319K$177K1996
LOCUST GROVE ELDERLY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$314K$164K1988
TAHLEQUEH SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$311K$159K1986
NORTHEASTERN CAMPUS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPβ€”$265K$161K1974
CHRIST FOR ME INCβ€”$257K$167K1981
RURAL HEALTH FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$241K$247K2002
GROVE SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$240K$175K1984
ZOE INSTITUTE INCEducation$237Kβ€”2004
MULDROW SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$192K$182K1990
SALINA ELDERLY HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$191K$173K1988
AMERICAN INDIAN RESOURCE CENTER INCEducation$180K$4.0M1995
NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA REGIONAL ALLIANCE INCCommunity Improvement$154K$68K2004
TAHLEQUAH HOSPITAL AUXILIARY INCHealth Care$139K$187K2015
OKLAHOMA RURAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INCEducation$123K$192K2020
TAHLEQUAH SPORTS LEAGUERecreation & Sports$118K$324K2020
MARKOMA CHRISTIAN MINSTRIES INCORPORATEDβ€”$116K$61K1950
TAHLEQUAH MAIN STREET ASSOCIATIN IN CCommunity Improvement$107K$258K2014
NATIONAL INDIAN WOMEN HEALTH RESOURCE CENTERMental Health$93K$874K2024
QUAH PREVENTION AND RECOVERY CENTER INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$92K$396K2014
OKLAHOMA OPTOMETRIC STUDENT ASSOCIATIONEducation$74K$96K2021
WAYMAKER RESCUE INCAnimal-Related$48K$100K2024
HOSEA MINISTRIES FOUNDATIONHousing & Shelter$41K$53K2023
TAHLEQUAH COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSEβ€”$30K$45K1991
BELIEVERS ARENA MINISTRY INCReligion$30K$188K2008
RISE UP INCHuman Services$22K$41K2015
TAHLEQUAH PUBLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATIONβ€”$8K$45K1994

Tahlequah, OK has 151 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $116.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 20 organizations. 9 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 91.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

142

Total Approved

$39.9M

Jobs Supported

3,719

Per 10K Residents

86.0

SBA loans

-20.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

27

Top Lender

BancFirst

44 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992–2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

126

Total Amount

$32.9M

Avg Loan

$261,081

Median Loan

$81,750

SBA Guaranteed

$25.6M(78%)

Jobs Supported

577

50411% of all loans

Loans

16

Total Amount

$7.0M

Avg Loan

$440,438

Median Loan

$311,000

7(a) β€” 89%504 β€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

14

10% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$11.8M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$840,657

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance21 loans
NAICS 62
$4.0M
Accommodation & Food Services21 loans
NAICS 72
$9.8M
Retail Trade16 loans
NAICS 44
$4.7M
Other Services12 loans
NAICS 81
$6.1M
Retail Trade11 loans
NAICS 45
$1.0M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Blue Buffalo Car Wash Llc1$3.2M
Billy D. Simpson and Sandra K. Simpson1$2.0M
Shamrock Inc1$1.9M
Tahlequah Motor Lodge2$1.8M
Eagle Bluff Resort Llc1$1.7M
Chris's Quick Lube Llc1$1.5M
Thunders Bar & Grill1$1.5M
Tres Amigos Enterprises Inc1$1.3M
Ebr Holdings, Llc1$976K
Downtown Family Dentistry2$963K

Tahlequah, OK has received 142 SBA loans totaling $39.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 126 loans (89% of the total), supporting 577 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 16 loans totaling $7.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Tahlequah is BancFirst with 44 loans. That works out to 86.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

32,489

Avg Median Income

$48,437

Avg Home Value

$144,750

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7446430,990$51,362$169,700$793253.8
744711,499$45,511$119,800$68046.0

Tahlequah, OK has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 32,489. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $48,437. The average median home value is $144,750. The average median monthly rent is $737.

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