Cherokee County, AL

Living in Cherokee County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 33
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 17
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Schools 37
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Residents

26k Population +203 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate40%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$395 Median Monthly Rent +$116 (2010–19)
50% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home27%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas23%
Utility gas13%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cherokee County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Cherokee County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 1
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 68 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 51 5 0
Dec 43 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee County, AL

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Episcopal Day School
21 miles, W
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Excel Institute
21 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee County, AL

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Shorter University
29 miles, NE
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Berry College
31 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee County, AL

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Airports

Airports near Cherokee County, AL

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Lovell Field
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