Cherokee County, GA
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability10
Walkability9
Commute14
Public Transit10
Affordability46
Public Safety91
Airports77
Hospitals56
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
248kPopulation+41k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate22%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$83kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$254kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$273 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas65%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
Georgia43
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
Georgia59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
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 | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Inland Flooding34
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, GA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, GA
Community Christian School
3 miles, SW
Compass Prep Academy
5 miles, S
Anchor Christian Academy
6 miles, SE
The Goddard School - Canton I
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, GA
Reinhardt University
7 miles, NW
Kennesaw State University
15 miles, SW
Life University
22 miles, S
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, GA
Northside Hospital Cherokee
1 miles, SE
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital Inc
14 miles, N
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
15 miles, SE
Cartersville Medical Center
18 miles, W