Cherokee, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,631 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,173 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$286 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$674 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Swain County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Swain County
3
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 4 35
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 1 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 11, NC State Senate District 50, NC State House District 119, NC
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Schools

Smokey Mountain Elementary
4 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Swain County East Elementary
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
Scotts Creek Elementary
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Southwestern Community College
11 miles, S • 1.4 star
Western Carolina University
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Haywood Community College
21 miles, E • 1.4 star
Brevard College
36 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Harris Regional Hospital
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
Haywood Regional Medical Center
20 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
43 miles, SE • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
45 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Tri-Cities Airport
85 miles, NE • 1 star
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