Cherokee City, Arkansas

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Population in 2010: 72.
Males: 36  (50.0%)
Females: 36  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
Arkansas median age:

37.8 years

Zip code: 72734

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,917
Cherokee City:

$85,917
AR:

$55,432

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,074

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $306,900
Cherokee City:

$306,900
AR:

$179,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $305,215; detached houses: $315,081; townhouses or other attached units: $238,756; in 2-unit structures: $206,405; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $409,496; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $258,464; mobile homes: $114,218; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $76,394
March 2022 cost of living index in Cherokee City: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1160 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, AR (27.9 miles , pop. 58,047).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Tulsa, OK (76.8 miles , pop. 393,049).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (272.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Gentry, AR (2.4 miles ),
Colcord, OK (2.6 miles ),
Decatur, AR (2.7 miles ),
Maysville, AR (2.7 miles),
Siloam Springs, AR (2.9 miles ),
West Siloam Springs, OK (2.9 miles ),
Springtown, AR (3.0 miles),
Dripping Springs, OK (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 36.30 N, Longitude: 94.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 479

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Arkansas:

3.4%

Tornado activity:

Cherokee City-area historical tornado activity is near Arkansas state average. It is 121% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/8/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.3 miles away from the Cherokee City place center injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 3/12/2006, a category F3 tornado 2.0 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused $5 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Cherokee City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arkansas state average. It is 674% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 131.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 133.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 126.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 133.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 134.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 181.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Benton County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 6, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Cherokee City:

  • SILOAM SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • DIALYSIS CENTER OF SILOAM SPRINGS (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR)
  • OZARKS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF GRAVETTE Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; GRAVETTE, AR)
  • HEALING HANDS HOME HEALTH, INC (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; JAY, OK)
  • MONROE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; JAY, OK)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cherokee City:

  • John Brown University (about 8 miles; Siloam Springs, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,097)
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (about 23 miles; Bentonville, AR; FT enrollment: 5,634)
  • University of Arkansas (about 28 miles; Fayetteville, AR; FT enrollment: 22,163)
  • Northeastern State University (about 35 miles; Tahlequah, OK; FT enrollment: 6,895)
  • Crowder College (about 38 miles; Neosho, MO; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (about 44 miles; Miami, OK; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Missouri Southern State University (about 56 miles; Joplin, MO; FT enrollment: 4,456)

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Church in Cherokee City: Church of God in Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Cherokee City Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Benton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.1 people
Arkansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

55.9%
Whole state:

67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.8%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Cherokee City:

  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 100.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Cherokee City:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 51.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.3
Arkansas average:

11.4

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Cherokee City, AR (based on Benton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant72,566228
Catholic16,7574
Mainline Protestant14,83943
Other4,85720
None112,320-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 25
Benton County:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 6
Here:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Benton County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

0.59 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 79
Benton County:

3.90 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

4.94 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 130
This county:

6.42 / 10,000 pop.
Arkansas:

6.66 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Arkansas:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Benton County:

27.0%
Arkansas:

29.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.4%
Arkansas:

13.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Cherokee City:

  • KUOA (1290 AM; 5 kW; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: KUOA, INC.)
  • KFAY (1030 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KURM (790 AM; 5 kW; ROGERS, AR; Owner: KERM, INC)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KBTN (1420 AM; 10 kW; NEOSHO, MO; Owner: PETRACOM OF JOPLIN, L.L.C.)
  • KREB (1190 AM; daytime; 2 kW; BENTONVILLE/BELLA VI, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KTBZ (1430 AM; 25 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMUS (1380 AM; 20 kW; MUSKOGEE, OK; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KZRA (1590 AM; 2 kW; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KGGF (690 AM; 10 kW; COFFEYVILLE, KS; Owner: KGGF-KUSN, INC.)
  • WMBH (1560 AM; 10 kW; JOPLIN, MO)
  • KYHN (1320 AM; 10 kW; FORT SMITH, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cherokee City:

  • KBVA (106.5 FM; BELLA VISTA, AR; Owner: GAYLA JOY HENDREN)
  • KLRC (101.1 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: JOHN BROWN UNIVERSITY)
  • KURM-FM (100.3 FM; SOUTHWEST CITY, MO; Owner: KERM, INC.)
  • KMCK-FM (105.7 FM; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KEZA (107.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAYH (89.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FAMILY VISION MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KDAB (94.9 FM; PRAIRIE GROVE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KUAF (91.3 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS)
  • KGND (107.5 FM; KETCHUM, OK; Owner: NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA BROADCAST NETWORK)
  • KMXF (101.9 FM; LOWELL, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KAMO-FM (94.3 FM; ROGERS, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKIX (103.9 FM; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • K203CE (88.5 FM; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • KXNA (104.9 FM; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: BUTLER BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KFAY-FM (98.3 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • KSEC (95.7 FM; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: BENTONVILLE BROADCASTING, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Cherokee City:

  • K33FG (Channel 33; SILOAM SPRINGS, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K09VM (Channel 9; ANDERSON, ETC., MO; Owner: GARY M./DEBORAH R. KENNY)
  • KSBN-TV (Channel 57; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: TOTAL LIFE COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • KAFT (Channel 13; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: ARKANSAS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION COMMISSION)
  • KFAA (Channel 51; ROGERS, AR; Owner: J.D.G. TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K62DQ (Channel 62; FAYETTEVILLE, ETC., AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K45EI (Channel 45; BENTONVILLE & ROGERS, AR; Owner: VICTORY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • K64FO (Channel 64; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K67EO (Channel 67; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • K14IT (Channel 14; BENTONVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K15DR (Channel 15; SPRINGDALE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • K59ES (Channel 59; HINDSVILLE, AR; Owner: FORT SMITH 46, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.7mTotal length
  • $253,000Total costs
  • 6,797Total average daily traffic
  • 67Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,807Total future (year 2007) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Cherokee City, AR
  • 100.0%Other fuel


Cherokee City compared to Arkansas state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
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