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Cherokee Falls, SC
Census-designated place in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Population
36
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
0
Cherokee Falls and its ZIP codes
Cherokee Falls at a glance
- Cherokee Falls is 80% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cherokee County. PPP loans are for Cherokee Falls.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,376
18,221 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$332M
FY 2026, $5,914 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Cherokee Falls, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherokee Falls, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Cherokee Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East GaffneyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3 |
| BlacksburgTown | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| GaffneyCity | 6.3 mi | 9.1 |
| SmyrnaTown | 7.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Earl, NCTown | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Hickory GroveTown | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Grover, NCTown | 9.4 mi | 1 |
| Patterson Springs, NCTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| SharonTown | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Boiling Springs, NCTown | 15 mi | 4.5 |
| CowpensTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Shelby, NCCity | 15 mi | 22.4 |
| Light Oak, NCCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Central PacoletTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Kings Mountain, NCCity | 16 mi | 14.6 |
| CliftonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherokee Falls, SC in?
- Cherokee Falls is in Cherokee County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Cherokee Falls, SC?
- About 36 people live in Cherokee Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherokee Falls?
- Nearby places include East Gaffney (4.5 mi), Blacksburg (4.6 mi), Gaffney (6.3 mi), Smyrna (7.7 mi), Earl, NC (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023