Iowa
What Cheer is a small town in Iowa with a population of 634. Residents earn $49,688 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, What Cheer receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. What Cheer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in What Cheer is $49,688, 34% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in What Cheer is $47,900, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $816 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
What Cheer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,688 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,072 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,794 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 316 |
| County GDP | $443M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.09% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $47,900 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $103,980 |
| Census Median Rent | $816 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.4% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,438 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.09% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,349/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.4 inches |
| 2% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 746 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4003°N, 92.3571°W |
| County FIPS | 19107 |
Winner: Republican by 51.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.1% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 511/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.8% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |