The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Cherokee county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 79.2℉ and the average temperature in January is 42.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 66% and the area covered by water is 7.81%. The overall influence score for Cherokee is 6.
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Cherokee County, Alabama is located in the northeastern part of the state and has a population of 25,989 people. The county is predominately white (90%), with African Americans making up 7.5%, Native Americans 0.5%, and Asians 0.2%. The median household income is $37,178 and the poverty rate is 18.9%.
The living conditions in Cherokee County are generally rural, with many people living in small towns or farming communities. Agriculture is a major industry in the county, as well as manufacturing and retail trade. The unemployment rate in the county is 6.1%. Housing ranges from single-family homes to mobile homes, with most homes being owner-occupied. Public transportation options are limited and most people rely on personal vehicles for transportation. Education levels are lower than average for the state, with an average of only 12.4 years of schooling completed by residents 25 and older.
USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT STATE OFFICEFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Alabama
4121 Carmichael Road, Suite 601
Montgomery, AL 36106
334-279-3400
Alabama USDA Rural Development programs are administered through 8 Area Offices. For information or to file an application, contact the Area Office serving your county.