Cherokee Falls, SC

South Carolina

Cherokee Falls is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 28.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
28 Population 255/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $19,454 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.3%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Cherokee Falls Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population28
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$19,454
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,342M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.5%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation538 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.4%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
CommuteN/A
Broadband8.0%
Libraries3

Is Cherokee Falls a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cherokee Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Cherokee Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Cherokee Falls enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cherokee Falls has a population of 28 with a density of 255 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

28
Total Population
255
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 35.7%
Female 64.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Cherokee Falls vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cherokee Falls vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cherokee Falls is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Cherokee Falls vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$19,454
Avg Weekly Wage$928
IRS Avg AGI$54,729

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)988
County GDP$2,342M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare80
Retail197
Manufacturing65

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,948
44% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,948
44% below US avg
In Cherokee Falls, 36.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.5% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cherokee Falls vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.3%
13% above US avg
Diabetes10.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma11.7%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress16.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate53.3%
Checkup Rate76.8%
Premature Death14,798/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access58.1%
Healthcare Facilities80

Crime Rates: Cherokee Falls vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Safety Score

Cherokee Falls has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall4.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates35.0639°N, 81.5445°W
County FIPS45021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.4-point margin. 8.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.3%
D 23.9%

Winner: Republican by 51.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+71.4%
School Test Score4.51
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density255/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access8.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities80
Restaurants86
Retail Stores197

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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