What Cheer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County
What Cheer, IA
At a Glance
How What Cheer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows What Cheer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is What Cheer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
What Cheer residents earn a median household income of $49,688 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,072. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 316 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in What Cheer is $47,900 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,331. Median rent is $816/month, with 18.4% 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 1938.
Education
8.1% of adults in What Cheer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
What Cheer has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.