Cherokee County

IA · Pop. 125,596 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Cherokee County is a suburban county in IA with a population of approximately 125,596.

$/Acre: $6,648

Property Tax: 1.57%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 82/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.57%

Local Sales Tax0.75%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index88.4

Median Household Income$80,730

Poverty Rate17.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,648

Median Home Price$426K

Acres for Sale3403

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall32.5 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low7°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,557 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)132 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K469

Property Crime /100K624

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital19.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City21 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby29%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.9%

Ag EconomyModerate