Cherokee County, NC

Living in Cherokee County

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 24
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 56
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Colleges 14
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Schools 50
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Residents

28k Population +652 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$159k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$527 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cherokee County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Cherokee County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 37 6 2
Feb 41 5 1
Mar 48 5 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 5 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 67 5 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 48 5 0
Dec 40 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County

Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee County, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee County, NC

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Young Harris College
19 miles, SE
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Hiwassee College
34 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Cherokee County, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
47 miles, N
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Lovell Field
65 miles, W
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