Cherokee, California
Cherokee: Situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills at an elevation of 2,516 feet, this unincorporated community lies along the San Juan Ridge in Nevada County.
About
Cherokee is a city located in the county of Nevada in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about Cherokee
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Nevada County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3702,-121.0430 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 00:11:49 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 55℉ Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Cherokee is located at 39°22'13"N 121°2'35"W (39.3701700, -121.0430100).
Cherokee map
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Weather
Clear, with a low around 55. East southeast wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cherokee, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126119 | Yuba College | Marysville (CA) | 95901 |
Nearby Transit Stations (22)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cherokee, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRS | Grass Valley, California | 125 E. Main Street | BUS |
| COX | Colfax | 99 Railroad St. at Church St. | RAIL |
| ORV | Oroville, California | Hwy 70 and Grand Ave. | BUS |
| ARN | Auburn | 277 Nevada St. at Fulweiler St. | RAIL |
| MRV | Marysville, California | I Street between 8th and 9th | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Cherokee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North San Juan Post Office | North San Juan (CA) | 95960 |
Other cities in Nevada County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nevada County , CA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee | 16,982 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Grass Valley | 12,763 | City in Nevada County, California, United States |
| Sebastopol | 7,593 | City in Sonoma County, California, United States of America |
| Lake Wildwood | 4,991 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Lake of the Pines | 3,917 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |
| Nevada City | 3,148 | Town in California, County Seat of Nevada County, historic mining town |
| Penn Valley | 1,621 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |