Cherokee County, SC

Living in Cherokee County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 59
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Airports 64
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 24
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Schools 19
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee County, SC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee County, SC

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Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee County, SC

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Limestone College
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Converse College
19 miles, W
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Wofford College
19 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee County, SC

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Airports

Airports near Cherokee County, SC

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