At a Glance
Violent Crime
587/100K
6,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Cherokee Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherokee Falls a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee Falls reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,880/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cherokee Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
71.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,454
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,342M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$154,303
Housing Units48
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent587/100K
Property6,880/100K
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation538 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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