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Tahlequah

City in Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Tahlequah, set in the foothills of the Ozarks, serves as the capital of the Cherokee Nation and offers a blend of Native American history, scenic nature, and lively local culture. With a friendly atmosphere and riverside adventures, this small city charms visitors seeking both heritage and outdoor recreation.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Oklahoma
Population
16,209
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
35.92°, -94.97°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
63
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
88
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,100
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
3.3°C
Record High
46.3°C
Record Low
-19.1°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1156 mm
Internet Speed
268 Mbps
Upload
183 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
267.0
Airport
MKO
Distance
46 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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