Cherokee, IA

Living in Cherokee

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 36
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 58
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 74
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Colleges 34
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Schools 97
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Residents

4.9k Population -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

$47k Median 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

$90k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$438 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cherokee, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cherokee, IA

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St Mary S High School
21 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Cherokee, IA

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Buena Vista University
19 miles, SE
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Northwestern College
31 miles, NW
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Dordt University
39 miles, NW
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Morningside College
45 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cherokee, IA

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Airports

Airports near Cherokee, IA

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Joe Foss Field
83 miles, NW
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Eppley Airfield
101 miles, S
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