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Cherokee County

City in Georgia, United States

Overview

Cherokee County, Georgia blends small-town charm with lively suburban communities, offering a mix of historic sites, natural beauty, and modern amenities. With friendly locals, safe neighborhoods, and easy access to Atlanta, it's ideal for both quiet retreats and active lifestyles.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Georgia
Population
11,658
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.24°, -84.48°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
80
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,480
Local Cost
$1,678
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
84
English
100
Temperature
16.1°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
6.0°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-14.5°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1291 mm
Internet Speed
210 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
5
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
7.0
Airport
MGE
Distance
37 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.

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