Cost of Living in Cherokee County, IA

What does it cost to live in Cherokee County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$63,638

Median Rent

$655/mo

Median Home

$145,300

Affordability

585

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$735
Property Tax$124
Insurance$48

Total Monthly$907
% of Income17.1%

Renting

Median Rent$655
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$680
% of Income12.4%

Living in Cherokee County, Iowa

Cherokee County has a median household income of $63,638 with housing costs that represent 17.1% of income for owners and 12.4% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.