At a Glance
Median Income
$29,896
$7,186 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $378,254
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.5%
48.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Cherokee Strip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee Strip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherokee Strip a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee Strip residents earn a median household income of $29,896 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $7,186. The unemployment rate stands at 23.5% (553% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee Strip is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cherokee Strip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
52.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee Strip has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population194
Median Age16.5 yrs
Density2,156/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born15.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$29,896
Per Capita$7,186
Unemployment23.5%
Poverty48.9%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$378,254
Housing Units53
Rent Burden33.1%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain7.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation331 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherokee Strip was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
15.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.