Cherokee County , Texas
Population: 51,143 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $59,830 Home $160,300 Rent $880/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 51,143 residents, Cherokee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike.
$59,830
Median Income
household
$160,300
Home Value
median
$880/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $59,830 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,825 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| Median Home Value | $160,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 51,143 |
| Median Age | 38.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
35.9%
Obesity
14.7%
Diabetes
16.9%
Smoking
34.8%
High Blood Pressure
30.7%
No Physical Activity
23.6%
Depression
39.5%
Insufficient Sleep
75.0%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 61.6 · 62th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
69.53
🌀 Hurricane
70.71
🔥 Wildfire
77.83
❄️ Winter Storm
67.54
🌍 Earthquake
38.01
☀️ Drought
88.17
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