Living here
Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates86.9%
College graduates20.1%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority
The Cherokee County IDA provides assistance to new and existing industries and developers, encouraging growth within Cherokee County. It aims to attract new industry, retail development, and other positive economic development projects, and to provide support for existing industry.
region
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
state
Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state
Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state
Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes