Cherokee County , South Carolina
Population: 56,299 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,047 Home $135,200 Rent $813/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 56,299 residents, Cherokee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Carolina and neighboring counties alike.
$49,047
Median Income
household
$135,200
Home Value
median
$813/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,047 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,175 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| Median Home Value | $135,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $813/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 56,299 |
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
38.8%
Obesity
12.9%
Diabetes
17.3%
Smoking
35.9%
High Blood Pressure
30.3%
No Physical Activity
24.1%
Depression
39.1%
Insufficient Sleep
77.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 69.7 · 70th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
82.57
🌀 Hurricane
71.01
🔥 Wildfire
37.47
❄️ Winter Storm
29.38
🌍 Earthquake
74.17
☀️ Drought
49.55
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