Cherokee, IA
Living in Cherokee
Bikeability9
Walkability36
Commute100
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety58
Airports24
Hospitals74
Colleges34
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.9kPopulation-285 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$438Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas80%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee
United States45
Iowa35
Cherokee County23
Property Crime in Cherokee
United States48
Iowa43
Cherokee County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump64%
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 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Tornado17
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
17 miles, NW
St Mary S High School
21 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
22 miles, W
Spalding Catholic School
29 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee, IA
Buena Vista University
19 miles, SE
Northwestern College
31 miles, NW
Dordt University
39 miles, NW
Morningside College
45 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee, IA
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
1 miles, NE
Mental Health Institute
1 miles, NW
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cherokee, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
49 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
83 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
101 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
128 miles, SE