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Cherokee, Iowa

Introduction to Cherokee, Iowa

Cherokee, Iowa, in Cherokee county, is located 46 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 105 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 5,369.

Cherokee History

Cherokee was named after the Indian tribe called Cherokee Indians. The city is the county seat of Cherokee County, which was established in 1851 from open territory. The county also derived its name from the Indian tribe.

Cherokee and nearby Attractions

  • Sanford Museum and Planetarium
  • Cherokee County Fairground
  • Spring Lake Park
  • Old Cherokee Fort Historical Marker

Things To Do In Cherokee

Many parks in the city can be visited including Spring Lake Park, Gillette Park, and Central Park. Sanford Museum and Planetarium is also a popular tourist destination. The visitors can enjoy the concerts of the Cherokee Symphony. In fact, Cherokee is the smallest city in the world to have its own symphony orchestra. The city also hosts several festivals like the Cherokee County Fair and Music Festival every year.

Cherokee Transportation

Sioux Gateway/ Col. Bud Day Field Airport offer facilities for air transportation.

Cherokee Higher Education

Higher education can be availed through Buena Vista University, Western Iowa Tech Community College, University of South Dakota, and Iowa Central Community College.

High Points

Cherokee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyCherokee Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCherokee Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCherokee Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cherokee, IA

Comparing Cherokee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Well-Paid Single Women57
Racial Diversity28
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married41
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime76

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