At a Glance
Median Income
$47,778
$21,852 per capita
Home Value
$81,800
Zillow: $103,539
Median Rent
$754/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19.1% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $47,778 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,852. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,084 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $81,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,539. Median rent is $754/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
23.3% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population692
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density961/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,778
Per Capita$21,852
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,800
Rent$754
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$103,539
Housing Units340
Rent Burden36.4%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,703/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation932 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherokee was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.