The value of all farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale in North Carolina's Cherokee County recently was around $330 million, representing a combined 8,064 acres of land for sale in Cherokee County. Cherokee County ranks seventh in the state for the combined amount of land currently advertised for sale. Of all farms, rural land, hunting land and other land for sale in Cherokee County, Murphy featured the most land for sale. Based on its natural assets, tourism and recreation are important sectors for the Cherokee County economy. Cherokee County is North Carolina's 55th biggest county (466 square miles). It's located in the Mountains North Carolina region of the state.