Cherokee County, TX
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability15
Walkability16
Commute53
Public Transit9
Affordability85
Public Safety54
Airports15
Hospitals58
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
52kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino23%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$35k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$520Median Monthly Rent+$119 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 83 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding65
Tornado30
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, TX
Kids First Christian Academy
10 miles, NW
Alto Christian Academy
15 miles, S
The Brook Hill School
23 miles, NW
Christian Heritage Academy
28 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, TX
The University of Texas at Tyler
33 miles, N
Stephen F Austin State University
34 miles, SE
Texas College
38 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, TX
Rusk State Hosp
2 miles, S
Ut Health East Texas Jacksonville Hospital
11 miles, NW
Palestine Regional Medical Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, TX
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
38 miles, N
East Texas Regional Airport
46 miles, NE
Shreveport Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
Easterwood Field
112 miles, SW