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Cherokee, NC
North Carolina · Swain County
Cherokee is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,631. Residents earn $48,173 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,631
Population
135/sq mi density
$48,173
Median Income
$25,300 per capita
$192,700
Home Value
$325,379 Zillow
$799
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
499
Violent Crime/100K
6,828 property/100K
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Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,173 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$192,700 home value, $799/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
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Historic Markers Near Cherokee, NC
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Cherokee, NC.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Nimrod Jarrett Smith | 1837–1893. Marker is on Tsali Boulevard (U.S. 441) 0.1 miles south of Drama Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| Thomas's Legion | Marker is at the intersection of Tsalagi Road (State Highway 19) and U.S. 441 on Tsalagi Road. |
| Echota Mission | Marker is at the intersection of Wolfetown Road (U.S. 19) and Keener Cabin Road, on the right when traveling west on Wolfetown Road. |
| William H. Thomas | Marker is on Henry Bird Road (U.S. 74) west of U.S. 441, on the right when traveling east. |
| Cherokee Indian Reservation / (Leaving) Cherokee Reservation | Marker is on Ela Road (U.S. 19), on the left when traveling west. |