Cherokee SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Cherokee summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Cherokee. Key points include:
There were 28 total crimes in Cherokee in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Cherokee is 542.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Cherokee is 213.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Cherokee is 329.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Cherokee is -74.38% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Cherokee Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Cherokee / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 28 | 542.8 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 213.3 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 213.3 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 17 | 329.6 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 5 | 96.9 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 12 | 232.6 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cherokee, IA Weather
The average high in Cherokee is 58.0° and the average low is 35.9°.
There are 56.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.8 inches of precipitation each year with 35.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Cherokee |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 58.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Cherokee Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Cherokee
The current population in Cherokee is 5,154. The population has decreased 1.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,154 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,157 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 5,154 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 5,141 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 4,883 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 4,920 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 4,966 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 5,018 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 5,113 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 5,147 | -1.1% |
| 2014 | 5,203 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,217 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,196 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 5,223 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 5,205 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Cherokee
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Cherokee is:
85.3% White with 4,395 White residents.
0.3% African American with 18 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 39 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.5% Two Or More with 286 Two Or More residents.
8.1% Hispanic with 416 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.3% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Cherokee
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Cherokee is 51.4% female with 2,651 female residents.
Cherokee is 48.6% male with 2,503 male residents.
| Gender | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Cherokee for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Cherokee completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Cherokee completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Cherokee completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Cherokee completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Cherokee completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Cherokee completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Cherokee completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Cherokee completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Cherokee completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Cherokee, Iowa
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4.3% of households in Cherokee earn Less than $10,000.
8.5% of households in Cherokee earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Cherokee earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.5% of households in Cherokee earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.2% of households in Cherokee earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.2% of households in Cherokee earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Cherokee earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Cherokee earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.3% of households in Cherokee earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Cherokee earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Cherokee | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.5% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.2% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.3% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.6% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
