Cherokee County, AL Economy


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United States / Alabama / No Metro Area / Cherokee County / Cities / Zip Codes
Cherokee, AL County is a great place to live with plenty of local businesses. Rents are quite affordable with the average two bedroom rent being $760 compared to the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs here are even more attractive with the Grocery Cost Index in Cherokee being 94 versus 100 in the US. Some popular local businesses include Smith's Pharmacy, Cherokee Food Market and Bagsby's Barbeque & Steakhouse. With lower rent prices and food costs, this is an ideal location for anyone looking for an affordable place to live!

Cherokee County has an unemployment rate of 2.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Cherokee County has seen the job market increase by 1.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Cherokee County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Cherokee County is 7.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Cherokee County is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Cherokee County
- The average income of a Cherokee County resident is $22,234 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Cherokee County resident is $43,475 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyCherokee, AlabamaUnited States
  2.36
  -3.5%-6.2%
  31.4%33.5%
  7.5%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $26,867$37,638
  $43,475$69,021
  $60,494$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  9.8%6.8%
  20.6%10.0%
  1.4%2.5%
  10.4%11.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  1.9%0.8%
  0.3%1.9%
  3.0%4.7%
  0.2%1.9%
  2.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.8%4.2%
  9.2%9.3%
  14.6%14.0%
  0.7%2.1%
  6.0%7.0%
  4.9%4.8%
  5.6%4.7%
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