Cherokee, CA

Full City Profile · California · Butte County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
139 Population 79/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherokee, CA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
12% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
72.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

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)

Poverty
581%
Bachelor's
88%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

29.6% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population139
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,104
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty72.0%
County GDP$12,901M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$328,211
Housing Units93
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.4%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation1,371 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Cherokee was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 457 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.