Cherokee Falls, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Cherokee County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
28
Population
255/sq mi density
58°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
Cherokee Falls, SC
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
71.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherokee Falls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density255/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans21.4%
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%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.