Cherokee Township, IA
Living in Cherokee Township
Bikeability10
Walkability37
Commute100
Public Transit11
Affordability100
Public Safety68
Airports24
Hospitals75
Colleges33
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.6kPopulation-183 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office26%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$445Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee Township
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Cherokee Township
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado17
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee Township, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
15 miles, NW
St Mary S High School
21 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
21 miles, W
Spalding Catholic School
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee Township, IA
Buena Vista University
20 miles, SE
Northwestern College
30 miles, NW
Dordt University
37 miles, NW
Morningside College
46 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee Township, IA
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Mental Health Institute
1 miles, S
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SE
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
22 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cherokee Township, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
49 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
82 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
103 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
130 miles, SE