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Cherokee, OK
City in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,509
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
739
ZIP codes
0
Cherokee and its ZIP codes
Cherokee at a glance
- Cherokee is about 13 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,860, 10% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,600 (52% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $824 a month.
Local data for Cherokee, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherokee, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,860
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$96,600
Median rent
$824/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (390), Irish Americans (103), Mexican Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alfalfa County. PPP loans are for Cherokee.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,558
1,149 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,852
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.35M
FY 2026, $8,484 per person
How people get to work
Cherokee, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.2%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherokee, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
23
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherokee, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Cherokee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LambertTown | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| ByronTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NescatungaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BurlingtonTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| JetTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| AmoritaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| DacomaTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| CarmenTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| HelenaTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CapronTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| AlineTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| HopetonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| AlvaCity | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| NashTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| GoltryTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Waldron, KSCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherokee, OK in?
- Cherokee is in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Cherokee, OK?
- About 1,509 people live in Cherokee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherokee?
- Nearby places include Lambert (6 mi), Byron (11 mi), Nescatunga (11 mi), Burlington (11 mi), Jet (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023