Cherokee, IA 51012

Population 6,387

51012 is zip code located in Cherokee, Iowa. The population is 6,387, making 51012 the largest zipcode in Cherokee and the largest in Cherokee County.

There are 4 public schools in 51012 with an average Homefacts rating of B-. , and there are 37 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 51012. Unemployment in 51012 is low.

Cherokee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

76.63% Higher than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

4 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.4%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 4 K-12 public schools in 51012, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates 51012's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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37 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    4.3%
  • Rented
    31.7%
  • Owned
    64%

3 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Cherokee, IA issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cherokee, IA issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $643
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,050
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,228

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Environmental Hazards

4 Environmental Hazards

  • Brownfields
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  • Tanks & Spills
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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (183/183)
    Cherokee, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cherokee, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Cherokee, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 61.79°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cherokee, IA

Earthquakes
Cherokee, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cherokee, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cherokee, IA has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cherokee, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 51012: $46,294

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cherokee is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.34%
White Collar - 48.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

12 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all