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Cherokee
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Cherokee, North Carolina is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains and the homeland of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Known for its scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and unique attractions, Cherokee blends mountain adventure with Native American history.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
590
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.47°, -83.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,845
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
60
English
95
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
21.5°C
Winter Avg
2.2°C
Record High
37.2°C
Record Low
-21.3°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1391 mm
Internet Speed
8 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps
Latency
101 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
51
Walk Score
51
Footways
101.0
Airport
GKT
Distance
47 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
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 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 70/100.
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