What Cheer, IA
Living in What Cheer
Bikeability18
Walkability56
Commute30
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports21
Hospitals78
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
756Population+123 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated
56%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate46%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation39%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$36kMedian Home Value+$1.9k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$455Median Monthly Rent+$235 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier62%
Home Value
Less than $50K64%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas76%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in What Cheer
United States45
Iowa35
Keokuk County15
Property Crime in What Cheer
United States48
Iowa43
Keokuk County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in What Cheer
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding40
Tornado20
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near What Cheer, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near What Cheer, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
17 miles, SW
Peoria Christian School
24 miles, W
Lutheran Interparish School
25 miles, NE
Seton Catholic Elementary School
26 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near What Cheer, IA
William Penn University
16 miles, W
Central College
29 miles, W
Grinnell College
31 miles, NW
Maharishi University of Management
33 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near What Cheer, IA
Keokuk County Health Center
9 miles, SE
Mahaska Health Partnership
16 miles, SW
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
25 miles, S
Pella Regional Health Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near What Cheer, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
47 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
68 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
80 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
96 miles, E