Cherokee County
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Cherokee County, Iowa, boasts small-town hospitality, historic attractions, and scenic rural landscapes. With a blend of rich heritage and modern amenities, it offers visitors a relaxing pace and genuine local flavor. Events, farms, and quiet streets make it ideal for escaping city crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
11,658
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
42.74°, -95.62°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,720
Local Cost
$1,010
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-5.6°C
Record High
42.9°C
Record Low
-36.1°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
780 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SLB
Distance
35 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.