Cherokee Iowa Map

About Cherokee, Iowa

Cherokee is a locality in Cherokee County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,154. The population density is 291.4 people per km². Cherokee is located at 42.7494°N, 95.5517°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 51012.

Cherokee unfolds across a landscape of fertile earth, where the land itself seems to hold its breath under the wide, ever-present Iowa sky. It lies 46.5 miles east-north-east of Sioux City, IA (from Sioux City, IA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-north-west of Aurelia. Rolling fields, the color of ripe wheat in late summer, stretch to meet the horizon, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of wind turbines that turn with a slow, deliberate grace. The air here carries the clean, almost metallic scent of cultivated soil and, when the wind shifts, the distant hum of machinery. The gentle slope of the terrain guides the eye, leading it past scattered farmsteads and the occasional clump of trees, each a small, private island in the vast expanse. Even the clouds seem to possess a different character, broader and more luminous, as if painted onto a canvas of pure blue. The history of Cherokee is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of the region, its economy built on the bounty of the surrounding plains. For generations, the land has yielded its harvest, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. The legacy of the railroad still whispers through the town, a reminder of its past as a vital hub for transporting grain and livestock. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, a quiet diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and local services supporting the community. The town square, a modest but well-tended space, serves as the quiet center of daily life, where the passage of time feels less like a race and more like a steady, dependable current.

About This Cherokee Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cherokee, Iowa — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.749428, -95.551674. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cherokee and Cherokee County.

Detailed location data for Cherokee includes the ZIP code (51012), telephone area code (563), county seat of Cherokee County (Cherokee), and school district assignment (Cherokee Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cherokee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.