Cherokee, NC

Living in Cherokee

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 30
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 9
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Schools 11
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Residents

2k Population -1.1k (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +22 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American82%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$41k Median Household Income +$19k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +25% (2010–19)
14  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K10%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government27%
Private sector43%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service31%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$129k Median Home Value +$70k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$426 Median Monthly Rent -$40 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home18%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K12%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas19%
Utility gas3%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cherokee

United States45
North Carolina20
Swain County8

Property Crime in Cherokee

United States48
North Carolina30
Swain County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton67%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 4 4
Feb 39 4 2
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 54 4 1
May 62 5 0
Jun 69 5 0
Jul 72 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 38 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee

Inland Flooding47
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee, NC

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New Kituwah Academy
1 miles, NW
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St Joseph Academy
12 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee, NC

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Brevard College
37 miles, SE
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Johnson University
40 miles, NW
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Maryville College
42 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee, NC

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Airports

Airports near Cherokee, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
45 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, NE