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Cherokee, IA
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Cherokee, IA
At a Glance
How Cherokee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherokee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cherokee a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherokee residents earn a median household income of $48,693 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,718. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherokee is $119,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,935. Median rent is $707/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Cherokee reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,181/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Cherokee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherokee has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.