Cherokee County

OK · Pop. 174,982 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a mixed county in OK with a population of approximately 174,982.

$/Acre: $3,021

Property Tax: 0.9%

Growing Season: 205 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 152.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.9%

Local Sales Tax0.7%

Combined Sales Tax5.2%

Cost of Living Index92.3

Median Household Income$65,393

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,021

Median Home Price$377K

Acres for Sale3219

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season205 days

Annual Rainfall30.6 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,331 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado8/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)195 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K524

Property Crime /100K492

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyWeak