What Cheer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Keokuk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
634
Population
511/sq mi density
$49,688
Median Income
$23,072 per capita
$47,900
Home Value
$112,331 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,900 home value, $816/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
What Cheer experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 23.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Keokuk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 21.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in |
What Cheer has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.2").