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Cherokee, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Swain County County
Cherokee, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $48,173 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,300. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 515 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $192,700 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,379. Median rent is $799/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,828/100K.
Education
20.3% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.