Cherokee, AL
Living in Cherokee
Bikeability16
Walkability52
Commute73
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety61
Airports47
Hospitals73
Colleges7
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
863Population-543 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black20%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate33%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income-$7.2k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation36%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$69kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$383Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196934%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K7%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas13%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee
United States45
Alabama48
Florence Metro Area37
Colbert County45
Property Crime in Cherokee
United States48
Alabama52
Florence Metro Area50
Colbert County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado38
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee, AL
Shoals Christian School
17 miles, E
Mars Hill Bible School
18 miles, E
Riverhill School
19 miles, E
Legacy Christian Academy
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee, AL
University of North Alabama
16 miles, E
Heritage Christian University
18 miles, E
Athens State University
57 miles, E
Freed-Hardeman University
61 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee, AL
Tishomingo Health Services Inc
14 miles, W
Helen Keller Hospital
15 miles, E
Shoals Hospital
16 miles, E
North Alabama Medical Center
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cherokee, AL
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
97 miles, S
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
108 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
116 miles, W