Cherokee, OK County is a rural area with sparse public transportation options. The two main forms of transportation that are available are local bus services and taxi services. The local bus service runs within the city limits of Cherokee and to nearby towns and cities. It also offers limited transportation for medical appointments or trips to the grocery store. Taxi services in the area are mostly independent drivers who transport passengers to their desired destination within the county. There are also airport shuttles that go to Tulsa International Airport which is about 50 miles away from Cherokee. For those looking for more convenient ways of getting around, car rental services and ride sharing apps are available.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cherokee County takes 23.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cherokee County get to work:
- 80.6% drive their own car alone
- 11.1% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit