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Cherokee

#19 in Best Places to Retire in Iowa
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Iowa
  • 12 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      B-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B
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    Cherokee is a town in Iowa with a population of 5,018. Cherokee is in Cherokee County. Living in Cherokee offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Cherokee there are a lot of bars and parks. Many retirees live in Cherokee and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cherokee are above average.
    Population
    5,018

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $83,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $547
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Cherokee Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      282.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      80.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      504.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      23%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Cherokee

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,103
    National
    $55,322
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      Businesses are so diverse. No need to head to the "big city". Unique shopping experience from furniture to men and women's fashion. Gifts, consignment shops, Cherokee general store and the book vine. Dining wow the Monterrey and the gausthaus. You will enjoy. We have a symphony. The first planetarium in the state. Check out the Sanford. Exciting new businesses are opening . Healthcare top notch. Service business are family owned and they know how to take care of our needs.
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      I love the employment in my town because most places are allowing people to work from age 14 or 16. Meaning almost anyone is eligable for a job. Most people work at the Warehouse, or for the city. We have a lot of City workers because we want to make sure our town is the best it can possibly be. The top employers I would think are HyVee Warehouse, previously Tyson's, and the Sanford Museum and Planitarium. Our museum was the first in Iowa to have a planetarium. Also we have the most complete ground sloth pelvis in the United States, and that business attracts over 25,000 people a year!
      The local businesses are wonderful. There are numerous clothing stores for women, men, and stores for both women and men. There are many bars, many nice restaruants with great service! The thing I enjoy about the local businesses in Cherokee, are that since we are a town of 5,000 people, everyone knows everyone or their family. Everyone is very polite to one another and our town is more of a big family. There are many places to find jobs, and volunteer work.