Cherokee, NC
Living in Cherokee
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute100
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety96
Airports30
Hospitals65
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2kPopulation-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
$41kMedian 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
$129kMedian Home Value+$70k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$426Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee, NC
New Kituwah Academy
1 miles, NW
Grace Christian Academy
9 miles, SW
Heritage Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
St Joseph Academy
12 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee, NC
Western Carolina University
14 miles, SE
Brevard College
37 miles, SE
Johnson University
40 miles, NW
Maryville College
42 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee, NC
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
1 miles, W
Dlp Swain County Hospital Llc
9 miles, SW
Harris Regional Hospital
9 miles, SE
Haywood Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Cherokee, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
43 miles, E
McGhee Tyson Airport
45 miles, NW
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
73 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, NE