Cherokee, IA

Cherokee is a small city in Iowa with a population of 5,157. Residents earn $48,693 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

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

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Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$48,693 median income, 1.8% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$119,400 home value, $707/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

291 violent crimes/100K (24% below avg)

Education

2.5 / 5.0

18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Cherokee, IA.

Name	Description
CHEROKEE NORTH	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)
Portable #1	Construction Sand and Gravel - Surface (Abandoned)