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Cherokee County
  • County in Oklahoma
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Cherokee County

#11 in Best Counties to Live in Oklahoma
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Cherokee County is located in Oklahoma with a population of 47,307. Cherokee County is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. In Cherokee County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Cherokee County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cherokee County are above average.
    Population
    47,307
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $132,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $723
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      91.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      679.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,328.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      245.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Cherokee County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,421
    National
    $69,021
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