Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Grounded Coffee Shop & Food Factory
Coffee Shop
Qualla Java
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
Museum
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
Theatre Arts
Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals
Zoo
Cherokee Bear Zoo
Zoo
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Museum
Oconaluftee Indian Village
Theatre Arts
Cherokee Phoenix Theatre
Cinema
Mountain Farm Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (17) F
Nancy's Ice Cream
Sweets
Mini Donut Place
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
The Little Princess
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Sweet Freeze
Sweets
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Country Maid Fudge
Sweets
Southern Charm
Sweets
Front Porch Cakery & Deli
Deli
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Carolinas Coneys & Cream
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Painttown Gym and Community Center
Community Centre
Big Y Community Center
Community Centre
Wolftown Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (9) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Acquoni Road Family Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎤᎾᏓᎪᎾᏙᏗᏱ Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Park
ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᏲᏏᏙᎸ ᎨᏥᎸᏉᏗᏍᎬ Cherokee Veterans Park
Park
Oconaluftee Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Santa's Land
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Norman Maney Recreation Park
Park
Shops (14) F
Twisted Sister
Gift Shop
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Smoky Mountain Gold-Ruby Mine
Fashion
Cherokee Home Center
Home Improvement
Black Bear III
Gift Shop
Little Wolf Arts & Crafts
Gift Shop
Gift Mart
Gift Shop
Golf N Gifts
Gift Shop
Cherokee's Best
Clothing
Two Bears
Gift Shop
Pow Wow Gift Shop
Gift Shop
Tom Tom
Gift Shop
Talking Leaves
Books
The Flower Bug
Florist
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cherokee.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cherokee is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

Cherokee crime rates are 1,252 per 100k, which is 49% lower than North Carolina
Property Crime
1,047 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
205 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D+

The median income in Cherokee is $43,382 - which is 10% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$43,382 F
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Cherokee Fire Department
Fire Station
Cherokee Tribal EMS
Ambulance Station
Unity Healing Center
Hospital
ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎦᏂᎦᏙᎢ Cherokee Indian Hospital
Hospital
Cherokee Police Department
Police
Cherokee Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Cherokee home prices are $136,000 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$136,000 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
20% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools F

The Cherokee graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
13% F
High School Grad. Rates
67% F
Elementary Schools (3) F
Cherokee Central Elementary School
Cherokee Central High School
New Kituwah Academy
High Schools (1) F
Cherokee Central High School
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ratings C+

Cherokee has an overall rating of 67% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes A
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Cherokee, NC Area Guide

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Cherokee Area Facts

  • Cherokee has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Cherokee crime rates are 49% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Cherokee is 3% lower than the North Carolina average

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The mountains never disappoint 3 rating By rjaidie ( Oct 27, 2015) This little town is full of adventure. It is very family oriented as the locals are always eager to greet you with a warm smile and sometimes even a hug. I spend most my childhood with my family hiking trails, visiting Cades Cover (it is a must see for all ages), the small town ...Read More of cherokee, Maggie Valley, Asheville North Carolina (near Cherokee). There is not very much to do for small children as it is a mature town nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, but it does have something for everyone. The Casino is there for young to mature adults who may have a lucky hand, the Cherokee Village has pony rides and shops for children to visit and explore. There is occasionally a pow wow in downtown which is excellent for those exploring the ways of their ancesters. Along the straight drive into Cherokee right across from the HS there is a park that is excellent for wading, fishing, hunting for gems and rocks )and occasionally I will find a seashell or two), and the bamboo forest. It is a nice little walk across the bridge overlooking the river where you can raft, swim, or just overlook. It's definitely one of my favorites about Cherokee. Along the strip there are unique shops that are definitely not going to be found anywhere else as they are native to the land. It's nice to be able to drive a straight line and park, as the shops are all within walking distance of one another. I would recommend this city to anyone looking for a quiet little get away or a family vacation because there is something to do and there are some of the most friendly people in the world living out the Southern Hospitality. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cherokee? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Acquoni Road Family Park
      Unknown Name
      ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎤᎾᏓᎪᎾᏙᏗᏱ Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
      ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᏲᏏᏙᎸ ᎨᏥᎸᏉᏗᏍᎬ Cherokee Veterans Park
      Oconaluftee Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
      Museum of the Cherokee Indian
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
      Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals
      Cherokee Bear Zoo
      Oconaluftee Indian Village

      Food & Drink

      Nancy's Ice Cream
      Mini Donut Place
      Dairy Queen
      The Little Princess
      Burger King
      Sweet Freeze
      Wendy's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Cherokee? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cherokee.
      Drive to Work
      90%

      14% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cherokee? The cost of living in Cherokee is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than North Carolina.
      Cherokee
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cherokee? Cherokee crime rates are 1,252, which are 49% lower than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      1,252 per 100k people

      46% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80

      46% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Cherokee? The median income in Cherokee is $43,382 which is 10% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $43,38222% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,69021% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      85% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Cherokee a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      ᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎦᏂᎦᏙᎢ Cherokee Indian Hospital
      Unity Healing Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Cherokee home prices? Cherokee home prices are $136,000 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $136,00026% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $53144% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      74%

      17% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Cherokee have good schools? The Cherokee graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      67%

      19% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      13%

      73% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Cherokee a good place to live? Cherokee has an overall rating of 67% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      82%

      3 total surveys

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