At a Glance
Median Income
$54,107
$24,856 per capita
Home Value
$107,200
Zillow: $132,609
Median Rent
$914/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
683/100K
2,537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cherokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $54,107 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,856. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,621 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $107,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,609. Median rent is $914/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 683 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,537/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,059
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density477/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,107
Per Capita$24,856
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$3,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,200
Rent$914
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$132,609
Housing Units411
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent683/100K
Property2,537/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault585/100K
Burglary1,171/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation522 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherokee was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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