Cherokee, North Carolina

Population 3,206

Cherokee is located in Jackson County, NC. The population is 3,206, making Cherokee the 3rd largest city in Jackson County.

There are 2 public schools in Cherokee with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Cherokee is moderate , and there are 40 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cherokee is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cherokee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cherokee include Qualla Township, Charleston Township and Barkers Creek Township.

Cherokee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 26.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.3%

Crime Rate

56.74% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 292
  • Violent Crimes: 328
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 511
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

89.15% Higher than national avg.
  • 40 offenders in Cherokee
  • 124.77 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

61 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 61

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Cherokee, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Cherokee's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $940
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,430

Zip Codes

28719 28789

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Environmental Hazards

61 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Cherokee, NC has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Cherokee, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Cherokee, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.37°
  • February 38.65°
  • March 46.35°
  • April 56.23°
  • May 62.75°
  • June 69.88°
  • July 74.52°
  • August 72.13°
  • September 65.2°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 44.85°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cherokee, NC

Earthquakes
Cherokee, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cherokee, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cherokee, NC has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cherokee, NC has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cherokee, NC: $32,778

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cherokee is 3.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.45%
White Collar - 37.55%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Mark Meadows

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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11 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Cherokee, NC

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Cherokee, NC

1 Retirement Home view all

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