North Cherokee, Oklahoma
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| Males: 2,475 |  (50.6%) |
| Females: 2,416 |  (49.4%) |
| Median resident age: | 35.2 years |
| Oklahoma median age: | 35.5 years |
Zip code: 74464
| North Cherokee: | $55,641 |
| OK: | $59,673 |
Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,109 (it was $12,714 in 2000)
North Cherokee CCD income, earnings, and wages data
Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,597 (it was $60,200 in 2000)
| North Cherokee: | $156,597 |
| OK: | $191,700 |
Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $234,495; detached houses: $265,988; townhouses or other attached units: $207,196; in 2-unit structures: $695,895; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $184,304; mobile homes: $78,241; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $11,935
North Cherokee, OK residents, houses, and apartments details
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in North Cherokee, OK
- 2,61256.4%White alone
- 1,60634.7%American Indian alone
- 3437.4%Two or more races
- 471.0%Hispanic
- 160.3%Black alone
- 50.1%Asian alone
- 20.04%Other race alone
- 10.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone
Races in North Cherokee detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth
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Current Local Time: CST time zone
Land area: 179.8 square miles.
Population density: 27 people per square mile (very low).
| North Cherokee CCD: | 0.4% ($269) |
| Oklahoma: | 0.8% ($523) |
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Broken Arrow, OK 
(43.4 miles , pop. 74,859).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (52.2 miles , pop. 393,049).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (246.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).
Nearest cities:
), ), ), ), ), )Latitude: 36.05 N, Longitude: 95.01 W
Area code commonly used in this area: 918
| Here: | 3.4% |
| Oklahoma: | 3.2% |
- Construction (13.5%)
- Educational services (12.9%)
- Health care (9.2%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
- Public administration (5.7%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
- Metal & metal products (4.5%)
- Construction (23.4%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
- Metal & metal products (8.0%)
- Educational services (6.7%)
- Public administration (4.5%)
- Truck transportation (3.3%)
- Repair & maintenance (2.9%)
- Educational services (20.6%)
- Health care (18.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (9.6%)
- Public administration (7.3%)
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
- Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
- Social assistance (3.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
- Agricultural workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.3%)
- Carpenters (5.3%)
- Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
- Farmers and farm managers (4.5%)
- Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.4%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.0%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (5.5%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
- Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
- Cashiers (4.6%)
Average climate in North Cherokee, Oklahoma
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
(lower is better)
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 52.5. This is better than average.
| City: | 52.5 |
| U.S.: | 72.6 |
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.0173. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.0173 |
| U.S.: | 0.2513 |
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 4.74. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 4.74 |
| U.S.: | 5.11 |
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 7.24. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 7.24 |
| U.S.: | 1.51 |
Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 32.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 32.1 |
| U.S.: | 33.3 |
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 19.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 19.0 |
| U.S.: | 19.2 |
Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 0.00370. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 9.7 miles away from the city center.
| City: | 0.00370 |
| U.S.: | 0.00931 |
Tornado activity:
North Cherokee-area historical tornado activity is near Oklahoma state average. It is 143% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/12/2006, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the North Cherokee place center injured 8 people and caused $3 million in damages.
On 4/19/1981, a category F3 tornado 9.4 miles away from the place center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
North Cherokee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 709% greater than the overall U.S. average.On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 110.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 104.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 100.5 miles away from North Cherokee center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 106.2 miles away from North Cherokee center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 167.7 miles away from North Cherokee center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Cherokee County (23) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Winter Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near North Cherokee:
- CHEROKEE NATION HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- HOSPICE OF THE CHEROKEE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- CHEROKEE COUNTY NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- GRACE LIVING CENTER-TAHLEQUAH UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- TRINITY HOSSPICE OF TAHLEQUAH (Hospital, about 10 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
- CARTER HEALTHCARE AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 11 miles away; TAHLEQUAH, OK)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Cherokee:
- Northeastern State University (about 10 miles; Tahlequah, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,895)
- John Brown University (about 27 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; FT enrollment: 2,097)
- Rogers State University (about 40 miles; Claremore, OK; FT enrollment: 3,482)
- University of Arkansas (about 47 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
- Tulsa Community College (about 51 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 12,480)
- NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 52 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
- University of Tulsa (about 53 miles; Tulsa, OK; FT enrollment: 3,702)
Points of interest:
Notable locations in North Cherokee: Lowrey Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (A), Gideon Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (B), Lowrey Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 (C), Gideon Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (D), Lowrey Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (E), Peggs Volunteer Fire Department (F), Illinois River Association Fire Station (G). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in North Cherokee include: Batt Church (A), Blue Springs Church (B), Double Spring Church (C), New Mission Church (D), Rockyford Church (E), Parris Church (F), Faith Chapel (G), Johnson Prairie Church (H), New Home Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Agent Cemetery (1), New Home Cemetery (2), Moodys Cemetery (3), Molly Field Cemetery (4), Double Springs Cemetery (5), Batt Cemetery (6), Houston Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Fourteen Mile Creek Site 1 Reservoir (A), Fourteen Mile Creek Site 2 Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Bryant Creek (A), Blackbird Creek (B), Falls Branch (C), Double Spring Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in North Cherokee include: Rocky Ford State Park (1), Peavine Hollow Public Access Area (2). Display/hide their locations on the map
| This place: | 2.7 people |
| Oklahoma: | 2.5 people |
| This place: | 74.8% |
| Whole state: | 66.8% |
| This place: | 4.7% |
| Whole state: | 5.9% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
- Gay men: 0.3% of all households
| This place: | 18.9% |
| Whole state: | 14.7% |
| This place: | 4.5% |
| Whole state: | 6.1% |
For population 15 years and over in North Cherokee:
- Never married: 19.2%
- Now married: 66.0%
- Separated: 1.5%
- Widowed: 5.8%
- Divorced: 9.0%
For population 25 years and over in North Cherokee:
- High school or higher: 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.9%
- Unemployed: 4.9%
- Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.6 minutes
| Here: | 12.9 |
| Oklahoma average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for North Cherokee, OK (based on Cherokee County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 11,733 | 65 |
| Mainline Protestant | 2,717 | 12 |
| Other | 842 | 3 |
| Catholic | 800 | 2 |
| None | 30,895 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
| This county: | 2.00 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 1.97 / 10,000 pop. |
| Here: | 0.22 / 10,000 pop. |
| State: | 0.20 / 10,000 pop. |
| Here: | 2.00 / 10,000 pop. |
| Oklahoma: | 0.76 / 10,000 pop. |
| Here: | 4.66 / 10,000 pop. |
| Oklahoma: | 4.35 / 10,000 pop. |
| Cherokee County: | 6.21 / 10,000 pop. |
| Oklahoma: | 6.89 / 10,000 pop. |
| Here: | 11.0% |
| State: | 10.3% |
| Cherokee County: | 31.0% |
| Oklahoma: | 29.2% |
Strongest AM radio stations in North Cherokee:
- KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
- KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KTLQ (1350 AM; 1 kW; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
- KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
- KXTD (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WAGONER, OK; Owner: GAYTAN-GALVAN LIMITED LIABILITY COMP)
- KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
- KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
- KWHN (1650 AM; 10 kW; FT. SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in North Cherokee:
- K204CA (88.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
- KNYD (90.5 FM; BROKEN ARROW, OK; Owner: CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL MEDIA CORP. INC)
- KEOK (101.7 FM; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: JOHNSON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KJSR (103.3 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
- KMYZ-FM (104.5 FM; PRYOR, OK; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
- KWGS (89.5 FM; TULSA, OK; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA)
- KEMX (94.5 FM; LOCUST GROVE, OK; Owner: KXOJ, INC.)
- KQLL-FM (106.1 FM; OWASSO, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KHTT (106.9 FM; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
- KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
- KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
- KTFX-FM (102.1 FM; WARNER, OK; Owner: K95.5, INC)
TV broadcast stations around North Cherokee:
- K52GX (Channel 52; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
- KTUL (Channel 8; TULSA, OK; Owner: KTUL, LLC)
- KJRH (Channel 2; TULSA, OK; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
- KOED-TV (Channel 11; TULSA, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
- KOTV (Channel 6; TULSA, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN LICENSING, L.L.C.)
- KTFO (Channel 41; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- KWHB (Channel 47; TULSA, OK; Owner: LESEA BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- KOKI-TV (Channel 23; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- K04DY (Channel 4; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Owner: NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY)
- 51.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 23.6%Wood
- 14.2%Electricity
- 10.8%Utility gas
- 0.3%Other fuel
- 45.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 19.5%Electricity
- 17.8%Wood
- 15.8%Utility gas
- 1.2%Other fuel
North Cherokee compared to Oklahoma state average:
- Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
- Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
- Renting percentage below state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
- House age significantly below state average.