Cherokee County Schools, NC
Living in Cherokee County Schools
Bikeability8
Walkability24
Commute57
Public Transit9
Affordability90
Public Safety79
Airports55
Hospitals56
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools50
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
28kPopulation+652 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$527Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County Schools
United States45
North Carolina20
Cherokee County22
Property Crime in Cherokee County Schools
United States48
North Carolina30
Cherokee County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 6 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County Schools
Inland Flooding50
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County Schools, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County Schools, NC
Murphy Adventist Christian School
5 miles, S
Carolina Christian Academy
15 miles, SE
Mountain Area Christian Academy
19 miles, S
Monroe County Christian Academy
19 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County Schools, NC
Young Harris College
19 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
34 miles, NW
Tennessee Wesleyan University
37 miles, NW
Truett McConnell University
41 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County Schools, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
7 miles, SE
Union General Hospital
18 miles, S
Chatuge Regional Hospital
22 miles, SE
Fannin Regional Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County Schools, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
47 miles, N
Lovell Field
65 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
88 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
106 miles, E