Quality of Life and Culture in Cherokee, AL

Overview

Cherokee is a village in the state of Alabama with a population of 911. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Cherokee has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: (D) Fair
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 27.7 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Cherokee, AL

Employment and Income	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
Per Capita Income	$17,939	$26,163	$32,693
Median Household Income	$36,406	$51,091	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.6%	6.7%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	25.3%	13.9%	10.5%

Age	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
Median Age	45.9	41.9	42.3

Gender	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
Male	47.5%	48.6%	49.8%
Female	52.5%	51.4%	50.2%

Race	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
White	69.6%	70.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	19.8%	24.2%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.4%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	5.8%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	4.8%	2.9%	5.2%

Housing Information	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
Median Home Price	$82,400	$131,174	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$386	$527	$801
Family Households	51.4%	51.4%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	29.0%	29.0%	26.2%
Homeowners	69.3%	74.0%	72.9%
Renters	30.7%	26.0%	27.1%

Education	Cherokee	Alabama	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	13.8%	10.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	53.0%	53.0%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.2%	21.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	4.8%	9.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	3.2%	11.2%	15.0%