Tenkiller, OK is a small rural community located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. It has a population of just over 1,000 people and is home to beautiful views of Lake Tenkiller. Despite its size, there are still transportation options that residents can use to get around town and even venture further away for work or leisure activities.
The primary transportation option available in Tenkiller is the Sequoyah County Transit System (SCTS). This public transit system provides local service to Tenkiller and nearby towns by way of eight different routes running throughout the county Monday through Friday. Additionally, SCTS offers ADA Paratransit services as well as Saturday service on two routes covering the ten-mile radius surrounding Sallisaw and Muldrow. Passengers can also use the Greyhound bus line which stops at various locations across Oklahoma and travels beyond state lines. Finally, many locals opt for personal vehicle transportation as roads are generally well maintained. In sum, while Tenkiller may be a small community it still provides reliable options for getting around town or venturing out to other places in Oklahoma or elsewhere.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Tenkiller takes 23.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Tenkiller get to work:
- 86.3% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 0.0% work from home
- 3.3% take mass transit