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Living in Cheraw

Cheraw is a city in the United States. Its population was 4,946 at the end of 2024. Cheraw had an unemployment rate of 11.77% at the end of 2024. Cheraw had a foreign population of 248 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 97% of American cities that publish it and more recorded crime than any other American city that publishes it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Cheraw?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Cheraw.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Cheraw yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent690.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count267 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Cheraw?

The median gross salary is about 2,009 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Cheraw?

The unemployment rate is about 11.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 11.77 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Cheraw is 11.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Cheraw 11.8%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,009 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate11.77 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Cheraw. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Cheraw. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Cheraw?

Police recorded about 8,447 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 8,447 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesCheraw highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Cheraw highlighted8,447Cheraw5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents8,447 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count51 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Cheraw's nearest airport was FLO, 59 km away and offered 1 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km59 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataFLO3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Cheraw. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Cheraw.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperatures were 6°C in January and 26.9°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 89.2 mm in January and 131.6 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Cheraw average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Cheraw average monthly precipitation, mm035701051408978968493122132129136998395JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 12.39 · Feb 14.28 · Mar 18.39 · Apr 23.44 · May 27.22 · Jun 30.83 · Jul 32.5 · Aug 31.44 · Sep 28.5 · Oct 23.5 · Nov 18.11 · Dec 13.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.333 · Feb 1.11 · Mar 4.67 · Apr 9.5 · May 14.5 · Jun 19.28 · Jul 21.39 · Aug 20.78 · Sep 17.39 · Oct 10.56 · Nov 4.44 · Dec 1.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 7.72 · Mar 11.56 · Apr 16.5 · May 20.89 · Jun 25.06 · Jul 26.94 · Aug 26.11 · Sep 22.94 · Oct 17.06 · Nov 11.28 · Dec 7.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 89.15 · Feb 77.72 · Mar 95.5 · Apr 84.07 · May 92.96 · Jun 121.7 · Jul 131.6 · Aug 129.3 · Sep 135.9 · Oct 99.06 · Nov 83.06 · Dec 95 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Baxley4,943 residentsChatsworth4,943 residentsWest Jefferson4,943 residentsNashville4,950 residentsOld Westbury4,950 residentsDemarest4,941 residents

Population and city profile

Cheraw's total area was 15.4 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 320.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Cheraw?

The published population was 4,946 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Cheraw residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95%Foreign residents 5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area15.42 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share5 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents248 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density320.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)9Official
Population4,946 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,933 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Cheraw a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 37–57%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on education · range 41–61%
Student42%strong on cost, weak on education · range 31–53%
Family53%strong on family, weak on education · range 43–63%
Retirement58%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 46–70%
Foreign residents248 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,946 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent690.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,009 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate11.77 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area15.42 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Cheraw when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Cheraw?

The published population was 4,946 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Cheraw?

Police recorded about 8,447 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Cheraw?

The median gross salary is about 2,009 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Cheraw?

The unemployment rate is about 11.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Cheraw?

248 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Cheraw a good place to live?

Cheraw may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Cheraw, United States: rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/cheraw/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Cheraw, United States: rent, salary, jobs},
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  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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