Cherokee County, SC
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability
2
Walkability
4
Commute
65
Public Transit
3
Affordability
97
Public Safety
59
Airports
64
Hospitals
61
Colleges
24
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
57k
Population
+2.1k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black20%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37k
Median Household Income
+$2.8k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$102k
Median Home Value
+$19k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$485
Median Monthly Rent
+$74 (2010–19)
58%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas15%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 40 | 4 | 1 |
Feb | 44 | 4 | 0 |
Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 59 | 3 | 0 |
May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Dec | 42 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, SC
Grace Christian Academy
15 miles, NE
Spartanburg Day School
17 miles, W
Westminster Day School
17 miles, W
St Paul the Apostle Catholic School
19 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, SC
Limestone College
2 miles, W
Gardner-Webb University
14 miles, N
Converse College
19 miles, W
Wofford College
19 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, SC
Cherokee Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Atrium Health Cleveland
18 miles, N
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
19 miles, NE
Spartanburg Medical Center
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
36 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
39 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
59 miles, NW
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
82 miles, S