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Cherokee, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Cherokee County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,157
Population
755/sq mi density
$48,693
Median Income
$31,718 per capita
$119,400
Home Value
$145,935 Zillow
$707
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
291
Violent Crime/100K
1,181 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,693 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,400 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherokee experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 37.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,198 ft (365 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 755/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7495°N, 95.5522°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cherokee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in |
Cherokee has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.5").