Cherokee County, AL
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute33
Public Transit3
Affordability85
Public Safety61
Airports58
Hospitals42
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+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
$42kMedian 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
$123kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$395Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, AL
St James Catholic School
19 miles, W
Jacksonville Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Episcopal Day School
21 miles, W
Excel Institute
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, AL
Jacksonville State University
18 miles, S
Shorter University
29 miles, NE
Berry College
31 miles, NE
University of West Georgia
47 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, AL
Cherokee Medical Center
6 miles, N
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
18 miles, W
Mountain View Hospital
19 miles, W
Riverview Regional Medical Center
21 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, AL
Lovell Field
71 miles, N
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
72 miles, SW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
76 miles, SE