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Tenkiller, OK
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. ZIP codes: 74471.
Population
285
Land area
15.7sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
1
Tenkiller and its ZIP codes
Tenkiller at a glance
- Tenkiller is 69% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
Local data for Tenkiller, OK
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Tenkiller.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,697
18,652 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,156
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $12,183 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tenkiller, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
762
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
85
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tenkiller, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.3%
U.S. 33.3% +11.0 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Tenkiller
1 in or overlapping Tenkiller. Population shown
Cities near Tenkiller
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarberCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Caney RidgeCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| CaneyCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 11.3 |
| EttaCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.9 |
| Rocky MountainCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 15.3 |
| Dry CreekCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 8.7 |
| WellingCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 25.2 |
| KeysCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 9.7 |
| CooksonCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 12.9 |
| PettitCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 11.2 |
| Cave SpringCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.9 |
| WauhillauCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Park HillCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 24.8 |
| Lyons SwitchCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 12.7 |
| TitanicCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.3 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 8.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tenkiller, OK in?
- Tenkiller is in Cherokee County, Oklahoma.
- What ZIP codes are in Tenkiller, OK?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tenkiller include 74471.
- What is the population of Tenkiller, OK?
- About 285 people live in Tenkiller, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tenkiller?
- Nearby places include Barber (2.8 mi), Caney Ridge (3 mi), Caney (3 mi), Etta (3.9 mi), Rocky Mountain (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023