Cherokee, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Cherokee is a community in Colbert County, Alabama, home to about 1,120 people spread across 2.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,064 a year, and a typical home is worth about $102,300. About 23.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Cherokee ranks number 305 of 592 in population, number 303 in median household income, number 411 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Cherokee typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Waterloo, AL | 12.4 mi. | 113 |
| 2. | Iuka, MS | 13.6 mi. | 3,110 |
| 3. | Tuscumbia, AL | 15.2 mi. | 9,115 |
| 4. | Sheffield, AL | 15.2 mi. | 9,340 |
| 5. | Tishomingo, MS | 17.1 mi. | 394 |
| 6. | Underwood-Petersville, AL | 17.2 mi. | 3,100 |
| 7. | Florence, AL | 17.9 mi. | 41,701 |
| 8. | Paden, MS | 18.1 mi. | 131 |
What is the population of Cherokee, Alabama?
Cherokee has a population of about 1,120 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Cherokee, Alabama in?
Cherokee is located in Colbert County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Cherokee, Alabama?
The median home value in Cherokee is about $102,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Cherokee, Alabama?
The median personal income in Cherokee is about $27,064 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Cherokee, Alabama?
Since 1950, 45 tornadoes have been recorded in Colbert County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Cherokee, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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