Cherokee County, IA
Living in Cherokee County
Bikeability
11
Walkability
39
Commute
95
Public Transit
14
Affordability
97
Public Safety
78
Airports
24
Hospitals
73
Colleges
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-743 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$57k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$107k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$414
Median Monthly Rent
+$68 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas19%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cherokee County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Cherokee County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cherokee County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado21
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cherokee County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cherokee County, IA
Zion-St John Lutheran School
16 miles, N
St Mary S High School
18 miles, W
St Catherine-St Marys Grade School
18 miles, W
Spalding Catholic School
26 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Cherokee County, IA
Buena Vista University
23 miles, E
Northwestern College
28 miles, NW
Dordt University
36 miles, NW
Morningside College
41 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cherokee County, IA
Mental Health Institute
3 miles, E
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
5 miles, E
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
22 miles, E
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Cherokee County, IA
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
45 miles, SW
Joe Foss Field
81 miles, NW
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
131 miles, SE