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Lake Cherokee, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Gregg County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,358
Population
273/sq mi density
$91,571
Median Income
$64,431 per capita
$394,900
Home Value
$225,365 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
794
Violent Crime/100K
3,030 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,571 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$394,900 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
794 violent crimes/100K (109% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Cherokee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3602°N, 94.6501°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gregg County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.44 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in |
Lake Cherokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and August the driest (2.5").