Cherokee, Iowa

Population 5,196

Cherokee is located in Cherokee County, IA. The population is 5,196, making Cherokee the largest city in Cherokee County.

There are 4 public schools in Cherokee with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Cherokee is low , and there are 37 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cherokee is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cherokee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cherokee include Cherokee Township, Pilot Township and Meriden.

Cherokee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.7%

Crime Rate

19.64% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 105
  • Violent Crimes: 393
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 259
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

80.98% Higher than national avg.
  • 37 offenders in Cherokee
  • 71.21 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

4 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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4 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in Cherokee, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Cherokee's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Cherokee, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cherokee, IA issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $643
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,228

Zip Codes

51012

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Environmental Hazards

4 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Cherokee, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cherokee, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Cherokee, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cherokee, IA

Earthquakes
Cherokee, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cherokee, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cherokee, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cherokee, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cherokee, IA: $42,754

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cherokee is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 53.61%
White Collar - 46.39%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

12 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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