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Cherokee, Oklahoma · ZIP 73728

Cherokee — ZIP 73728

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Cherokee (73728) scores 52/100 — Fair for Oklahoma. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $79K.

52OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share47%
Property crime share53%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100
Avg math proficiency36%
Avg reading proficiency36%
Schools nearby3

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index90/100
Typical home value$79K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$79K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

94

Violent Crime

18

Property Crime

76

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Alfalfa County, Oklahoma (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
CHEROKEE ESPK–05172
52%
37%
CHEROKEE MS06–0894
32%
37%
CHEROKEE HS09–12118
25%
35%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

1,708

Median Income

$67K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

42.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 73728 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 73728 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 73728 is approximately $79K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 73728 in Cherokee has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.