Cherokee Pass, MO

Missouri

Cherokee Pass is a small town in Missouri with a population of 130.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
130 Population 63/sq mi density
$226,600 Home Value
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $226,600
20% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population130
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$45,005
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty0.0%
Commute28 min

Housing

Home Value$226,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units97

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking19.8%
Depression26.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband51.0%

Is Cherokee Pass a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cherokee Pass receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Cherokee Pass stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cherokee Pass is $226,600, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Cherokee Pass has a population of 130 with a density of 63 people per square mile. The median age is 58.8 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

130
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
58.8yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Cherokee Pass vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Cherokee Pass vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cherokee Pass is N/A. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Cherokee Pass vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$45,005

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone54.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Cherokee Pass is $226,600, 20% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$226,600
20% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.3%
Housing Units97
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

In Cherokee Pass, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. 19.8% are current smokers. 26.5% report depression. 29.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma10.7%
COPD8.1%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.8%
41% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity29.8%
Depression26.5%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.6%
12% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits56.6%

Food & Exercise

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 54.2-point margin. 51.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+8.9%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access51.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone54.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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