Cherokee County , Iowa
Population: 11,587 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $64,478 Home $145,100 Rent $711/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 11,587 residents, Cherokee County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Cherokee County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$64,478
Median Income
household
$145,100
Home Value
median
$711/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $64,478 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,174 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| Median Home Value | $145,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $711/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 11,587 |
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.0%
Obesity
13.7%
Diabetes
17.2%
Smoking
40.3%
High Blood Pressure
30.0%
No Physical Activity
20.2%
Depression
32.2%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 34.1 · 34th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
60.75
🔥 Wildfire
24.46
❄️ Winter Storm
60.79
🌍 Earthquake
10.72
☀️ Drought
80.34
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