Lake Cherokee is a small town of 3,340 in Texas, with a median household income of $87,361
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lake Cherokee stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake Cherokee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Cherokee city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.4
Lake Cherokee's overall cost of living index is 88.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lake Cherokee costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lake Cherokee, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$312,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$937
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$87,361
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lake Cherokee's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents
— 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
244.5 /100k
Property Crime
1371.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lake Cherokee is served primarily by LONGVIEW ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lake Cherokee, TX
National Avg
School District
LONGVIEW ISD
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Cherokee sees average highs of 57.0°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Lake Cherokee's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lake Cherokee roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $312,800 and median rent is $937/month.
Lake Cherokee's violent crime rate is 244.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1371.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lake Cherokee are operated by LONGVIEW ISD.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lake Cherokee, TX has a population of 3,340, a median household income of $87,361, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Cherokee averages 57.0°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lake Cherokee, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75603.
The population of Lake Cherokee, Texas is 3,340 with a median age of 56.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Cherokee: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $312,800, median household income $87,361, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Cherokee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.