At a Glance
Violent Crime
353/100K
1,295/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
65.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Cherokee City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherokee City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee City reports 353 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,295/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cherokee City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
65.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$20,201
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$298,863
Housing Units44
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent353/100K
Property1,295/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+65.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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