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Cherokee, CA
Census-designated place in Butte County, California.
Population
99
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
57
ZIP codes
0
Cherokee and its ZIP codes
Cherokee at a glance
- Cherokee is 78% less dense than California as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butte County. PPP loans are for Cherokee.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,505
78,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,060 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cherokee, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
1,384
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 41°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherokee, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.2%
U.S. 12.8% +8.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Cherokee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Yankee HillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 6 |
| Butte ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 18.3 |
| Berry CreekCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 57.1 |
| ConcowCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 27.4 |
| ParadiseTown | 8.5 mi | 18.3 |
| Kelly RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| Butte Creek CanyonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 20.5 |
| Oroville EastCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 21.6 |
| OrovilleCity | 11 mi | 13.9 |
| South OrovilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| MagaliaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 14 |
| ThermalitoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.7 |
| DurhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 81.7 |
| PalermoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 29.2 |
| RichvaleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Robinson MillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherokee, CA in?
- Cherokee is in Butte County, California.
- What is the population of Cherokee, CA?
- About 99 people live in Cherokee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherokee?
- Nearby places include Yankee Hill (3.8 mi), Butte Valley (5.2 mi), Berry Creek (7.4 mi), Concow (8.4 mi), Paradise (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023