Cherokee, AL

Alabama · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
1,059 Population
$54,107 Median Income
$107,200 Home Value
$914 Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
683 Violent Crime / 100K
42.5 yrs Median Age
15.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.7
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population1,059
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 73.9%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$54,107
Per Capita Income$24,856
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty Rate13.6%
County GDP$3,559M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$107,200
Zillow Value$132,609
Median Rent$914
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$844

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Depression27.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime683/100K
Property Crime2,537/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft390.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Jan / Jul40° / 80°
Rain58 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.66
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Work From Home2.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Cherokee Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,107
Home Value$107,200
Median Rent$914
Poverty Rate13.6%
Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
Unemployment1.2%
Violent Crime682.9 /100K
Avg Temperature60.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,059
Population Density477 per sq mi
Median Age42.5 years
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73.9% Black 16.8% Hispanic 1.2% Other 8.1%
White73.9%
Black or African American16.8%
Hispanic or Latino1.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.1%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.7%
Health Insurance93.6%

Income

28% below avg
Median Household Income$54,107
Per Capita Income$24,856
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,116
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$66,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.2%
Poverty Rate13.6%
Total Establishments (County)1,621
County GDP$3,559M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation115
Healthcare Facilities126
Retail Stores229
Manufacturing87
Total Establishments1,621

Industry Mix

Restaurants 115 Healthcare 126 Retail 229 Manufacturing 87

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$66,980
Avg Property Tax Paid$1,751

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.6 min
Work From Home2.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

62% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$107,200
Zillow Home Value Index$132,609

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$68,000
Price Per Sq Ft$68
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied73.8%

Rental Costs

21% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$914

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$627
1 Bedroom$682
2 Bedroom$844
3 Bedroom$1,012
4 Bedroom$1,259

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$1,751
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.63%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure41.7%
Asthma11.0%
COPD9.1%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.2%
Physical Inactivity31.0%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)20.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.6%
Regular Checkup77.9%
Premature Death Rate12,370 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.7 / 10
Exercise Access68.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)126
Restaurants (County)115

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime682.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery97.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault585.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,536.6 /100K
Burglary1,170.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft975.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft390.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

40°F Jan 80°F Jul
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Average60.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation58.0 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation522 ft (159 m)
Land Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density477 per sq mi
Latitude34.7577°
Longitude-87.9656°
County FIPS01033

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.8%
D 26.4%

Republican +46.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
High School+91.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.66

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density477 per sq mi
Land Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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