Located within Jackson County, Cherokee is a small city in North Carolina. The surrounding statistical area includes 2,068,612 inhabitants, but there are 8,048 living within the city. About 20% of the population are over 55.
Cherokee has a medium SeniorScore™ of 61. The average housing price in the city is $154,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $204,000. Cherokee also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 12.22%. The city's average household income is $26,000 ($12,000 per capita), vs an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Cherokee has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and temperate summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rainfall each year. Cherokee has moderate air quality in relation to other American cities.
To see information on the SeniorScore™ for Cherokee, NC, please visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-cherokee-nc.