Cherokee County – Appalachian Foothills Area
Demographics for Cherokee
A snapshot of key demographic indicators for Cherokee, including age distribution, gender balance, and racial composition. Cherokee is designated by the US Census Bureau as a county. It is located in Cherokee County, Alabama. Covering a land area of 0.0 square miles and water area of 0.0 square miles. The details in this section relate to demographics-based data scoring and metrics for Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions in your research.
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Overall Score for Cherokee
This section presents comparative amenity scores for Cherokee, highlighting how this locality ranks across key categories such as safety, health services, transportation, and more—relative to other communities throughout the Northern Alabama region. These scores are designed to offer objective, data-driven insights into amenity density and distribution. They do not indicate whether a location is inherently “good” or “bad,” but instead support informed decision-making by showing how various places compare across measurable factors.
Average Score Across All Components
What is the Total Overall Score and how is it calculated?
The Overall Concentration Score is based on the combined average Concentration Scores across amenity types for a locality. It is intended to quantify the density of all points of interest near a given location by assigning greater weight to amenities closer to the location. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how accessible overall amenities are within the immediate community fabric.
The Overall Concentration Score uses proximity bands of amenity types weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals for all measured amenity types are then averaged to calculate the Overall Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
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Safety Services near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #36t for Safety Services and ranked #22 for Safety Services per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 14 Safety Services places, with 1 Safety Services within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #19t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Safety Services-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Safety Services presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Safety Services being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Safety Services places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Safety Services place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #2t overall for Safety Services in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Safety Services calculated score and how are they calculated?
Safety Services Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Safety Services near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Safety Servicess sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Safety Services is in the immediate community fabric.
The Safety Services Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Safety Services weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Safety Services Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤5 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Safety Services Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Safety Services places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Safety Services were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Safety Services. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Safety Services per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Safety Services presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Health Medical near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #79t for Health Medical and ranked #23 for Health Medical per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 16 Health Medical places, with 2 Health Medical within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #42t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Health Medical-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Health Medical presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Health Medical being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Health Medical places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Health Medical place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #1 overall for Health Medical in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Health Medical calculated score and how are they calculated?
Health Medical Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Health Medical near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Health Medicals sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Health Medical is in the immediate community fabric.
The Health Medical Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Health Medical weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Health Medical Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤5 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Health Medical Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Health Medical places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Health Medical were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Health Medical. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Health Medical per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Health Medical presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Transportation near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #77t for Transportation and ranked #8 for Transportation per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 4 Transportation places, with 0 Transportation within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #28t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Transportation-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Transportation presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Transportation being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Transportation places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Transportation place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #6t overall for Transportation in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Transportation calculated score and how are they calculated?
Transportation Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Transportation near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Transportations sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Transportation is in the immediate community fabric.
The Transportation Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Transportation weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Transportation Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤10 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Transportation Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Transportation places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Transportation were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Transportation. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Transportation per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Transportation presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Commuting near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #146t for Commuting and ranked #4 for Commuting per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 3 Commuting places, with 0 Commuting within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #98t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Commuting-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Commuting presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Commuting being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Commuting places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Commuting place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #8t overall for Commuting in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Commuting calculated score and how are they calculated?
Commuting Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Commuting near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Commutings sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Commuting is in the immediate community fabric.
The Commuting Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Commuting weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Commuting Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤1 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Commuting Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Commuting places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Commuting were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Commuting. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Commuting per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Commuting presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Attractions near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #31 for Attractions and ranked #147 for Attractions per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 1675 Attractions places, with 122 Attractions within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #104 overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Attractions-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Attractions presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Attractions being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Attractions places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Attractions place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #6 overall for Attractions in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Attractions calculated score and how are they calculated?
Attractions Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Attractions near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Attractionss sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Attractions is in the immediate community fabric.
The Attractions Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Attractions weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Attractions Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤3 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Attractions Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Attractions places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Attractions were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Attractions. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Attractions per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Attractions presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Convenience near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #53t for Convenience and ranked #40 for Convenience per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 41 Convenience places, with 2 Convenience within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #59t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Convenience-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Convenience presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Convenience being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Convenience places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Convenience place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #4 overall for Convenience in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Convenience calculated score and how are they calculated?
Convenience Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Convenience near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Conveniences sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Convenience is in the immediate community fabric.
The Convenience Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Convenience weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Convenience Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤3 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Convenience Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Convenience places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Convenience were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Convenience. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Convenience per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Convenience presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Dining near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #46t for Dining and ranked #47 for Dining per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 46 Dining places, with 2 Dining within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #55t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Dining-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Dining presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Dining being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Dining places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Dining place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #5 overall for Dining in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Dining calculated score and how are they calculated?
Dining Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Dining near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Dinings sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Dining is in the immediate community fabric.
The Dining Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Dining weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Dining Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤5 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Dining Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Dining places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Dining were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Dining. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Dining per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Dining presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Leisure near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #292t for Leisure and ranked #5 for Leisure per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 18 Leisure places, with 6 Leisure within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #148t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Leisure-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Leisure presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Leisure being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Leisure places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Leisure place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #17 overall for Leisure in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Leisure calculated score and how are they calculated?
Leisure Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Leisure near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Leisures sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Leisure is in the immediate community fabric.
The Leisure Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Leisure weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Leisure Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤5 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Leisure Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Leisure places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Leisure were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Leisure. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Leisure per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Leisure presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
Places Of Worship near Cherokee
Cherokee is ranked #290 for Places Of Worship and ranked #15 for Places Of Worship per capita in our curated list of Northern Alabama localities. There are a total of 496 Places Of Worship places, with 25 Places Of Worship within 5 miles of it’s geographical center, ranking Cherokee at #131t overall on our list for 1 to 5 mile accessibility. The details in this section relate to Places Of Worship-based, proximity-weighted scoring and metrics for Places Of Worship presence within 20 miles of Cherokee to assist with real estate decisions based on Places Of Worship being priorities in your research.
within 20 miles
within 5 miles
Regional unweighted ranking for Places Of Worship places within 5 miles.
Ranked regional localities in this region
Places Of Worship place density <20 miles (1256.64 square miles)
Cherokee is ranked #13t overall for Places Of Worship in Cherokee County.
normalized to 20-mile max
What is the Places Of Worship calculated score and how are they calculated?
Places Of Worship Concentration Score is based on FCI and quantifies the density of Places Of Worship near a given location by assigning greater weight to closer Places Of Worships sites. It balances quantity, proximity, and community access, helping convey how rooted Places Of Worship is in the immediate community fabric.
The Places Of Worship Concentration Index uses proximity bands of Places Of Worship weighted by distance influence:
- ≤1 mi → weight 20.0
- ≤3 mi → weight 10.0
- ≤5 mi → weight 5.0
- ≤10 mi → weight 3.0
- ≤20 mi → weight 1.0
The weighted totals are then used to calculate the Places Of Worship Concentration Score based on the 20-mile band maximum.
πr² area method
Highest place density appears within the ≤20 mi mile range.
ACS population: 25224
Up to 20 miles
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📌 Methodology & Sources – Places Of Worship Density Analysis for Cherokee
The data presented in this section was developed through a multi-source geospatial analysis of Cherokee for Places Of Worship places and demographic patterns within Alabama.
Places Of Worship were identified and geocoded using OpenStreetMap (OSM) and the Overpass API, filtered specifically for nodes tagged with
amenity=Places Of Worship. Additional enrichment was performed using data overlays from:
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles – for administrative and statistical boundaries
- American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-Year Estimates – for population counts, land area (
ALAND), and demographic attributes - Locality and tract-level identifiers – derived from Census GEOIDs and tract centroids for spatial anchoring
Spatial clustering and density metrics were calculated for Cherokee using a centroid-based radial distance model across multiple bands (e.g., 1, 5, 10, 20 miles). Population-adjusted ratios such as Places Of Worship per 1,000 residents and per square mile were derived by interpolating ACS tract-level population and land area figures within each band. These radial bands can be seen on the map view for Cherokee.
Regional rankings and weighted influence scores were developed by comparing all localities within predefined geographic groupings (e.g., counties Cherokee, planning regions Northern Alabama, or metro statistical areas Appalachian Foothills Area), allowing for relative comparison of amenity footprint.
⚠️ Note: Due to the nature of volunteered geographic information (VGI) such as OSM, completeness of place listings may vary by locality. Where no results were returned locally, backup queries against regional Overpass bounding boxes were used to improve coverage. All Overpass queries included rate-limiting strategies to comply with usage policies.
This analysis is intended to provide an educational and informative overview of Cherokee related to Places Of Worship presence, density, and cultural imprint across the region. It should be interpreted as a best-effort representation based on available data sources and geospatial estimation techniques.
