Cherokee, NC Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Grounded Coffee Shop & Food Factory
Coffee Shop

Qualla Java
Coffee Shop

Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
Museum

Museum of the Cherokee Indian
Museum

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

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

Painttown Gym and Community Center
Community Centre

Big Y Community Center
Community Centre

Wolftown Community Center
Community Centre

Food Lion
Grocery Store

Acquoni Road Family Park
Park

ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎤᎾᏓᎪᎾᏙᏗᏱ Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds
Park

ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᏲᏏᏙᎸ ᎨᏥᎸᏉᏗᏍᎬ Cherokee Veterans Park
Park

Oconaluftee Park
Park

Santa's Land
Park

Norman Maney Recreation Park
Park

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

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Cherokee.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Cherokee is 90/100 - which is 3% lower than North Carolina. See more Cherokee cost of living data

crime A-

Cherokee crime rates are 1,252 per 100k, which is 49% lower than North Carolina See more Cherokee crime data

employment D+

The median income in Cherokee is $43,382 - which is 10% lower than North Carolina. See more Cherokee employment data

health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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

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housing A+

Cherokee home prices are $136,000 - which is 13% lower than North Carolina See more Cherokee housing data

schools F

The Cherokee graduation rate is 67% - which is 18% lower than North Carolina

Cherokee Central Elementary School

Cherokee Central High School

New Kituwah Academy

Cherokee Central High School

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Living in Cherokee, NC

Ranks better than 63% of areas Follow

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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

What do the locals think about Cherokee?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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

Acquoni Road Family Park

ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎠᏂᏴᏫᏯ ᎤᎾᏓᎪᎾᏙᏗᏱ Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds

ᎠᏂᏣᎳᎩ ᎤᏂᏲᏏᏙᎸ ᎨᏥᎸᏉᏗᏍᎬ Cherokee Veterans Park

Oconaluftee Park

Santa's Land

Norman Maney Recreation Park

Entertainment

Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama

Cherokee Bear Zoo and Exotic Animals

Cherokee Bear Zoo

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Oconaluftee Indian Village

Cherokee Phoenix Theatre

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.

10% less expensive than average

6% less expensive than average

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

1,252 per 100k people

46% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim

46% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime

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

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

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

19% lower than the US average

School test scores

73% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

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

4 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

3 total surveys