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Cherokee, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Colbert County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,059
Population
477/sq mi density
$54,107
Median Income
$24,856 per capita
$107,200
Home Value
$132,609 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
683
Violent Crime/100K
2,537 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,107 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,200 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
683 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7577°N, 87.9656°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Colbert County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in |
Cherokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").