At a Glance
Violent Crime
198/100K
1,962/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
72.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
290 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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 198 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,962/100K.
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 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent198/100K
Property1,962/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.4%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI48 (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.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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