What Cheer, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 597 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -11.9%
 
Males: 329  (55.2%)
Females: 268  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

35.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 50268.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $44,866 (it was $27,292 in 2000)
What Cheer:

$44,866
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,543 (it was $16,613 in 2000)

What Cheer city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $46,400 (it was $23,900 in 2000)
What Cheer:

$46,400
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $61,460; detached houses: $61,281; mobile homes: $48,214

Median gross rent in 2022: $761.

March 2022 cost of living index in What Cheer: 81.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 26.4%
(25.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.8% for Black residents, 51.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for other race residents, 39.6% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in What Cheer, IA (2022)
    • 65289.8%White alone
    • 385.2%Hispanic
    • 162.2%Black alone
    • 162.2%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in What Cheer, Iowa as of April 29, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in What Cheer is 245 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (29.6%), German (13.8%), American (9.6%), Austrian (5.8%), English (5.8%), Swedish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/27/1880

Elevation: 772 feet

Land area: 1.21 square miles.

Population density: 493 people per square mile   (low).

What Cheer, Iowa map

23 residents are foreign born (3.2% Latin America).

This city:

3.2%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,045 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $713 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (46.5 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (190.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (243.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Thornburg, IA (2.0 miles),
Delta, IA (2.3 miles ),
Gibson, IA (2.4 miles),
Keswick, IA (2.7 miles ),
Rose Hill, IA (2.8 miles ),
Sigourney, IA (3.0 miles ),
Barnes City, IA (3.1 miles ),
Webster, IA (3.1 miles)

Latitude: 41.40 N, Longitude: 92.36 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in What Cheer, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in What Cheer, IA in 2022
What Cheer satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 What Cheer, IA residents
Average permit cost in What Cheer, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Iowa:

2.7%
Most common industries in What Cheer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (6.1%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Machinery (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.9%)
  • Machinery (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (10.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (10.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Public administration (5.8%)
  • Food (5.0%)
Most common occupations in What Cheer, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.5%)
  • Carpenters (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)

Average climate in What Cheer, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

What Cheer, Iowa average temperatures What Cheer, Iowa average precipitation What Cheer, Iowa humidity What Cheer, Iowa wind speed What Cheer, Iowa snowfall What Cheer, Iowa sunshine What Cheer, Iowa clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

What Cheer-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 86% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/12/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 25.8 miles away from the What Cheer city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/7/1984, a category F4 tornado 29.0 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 64 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

What Cheer-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 312.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 312.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 296.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 423.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 179.2 miles away from What Cheer center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 329.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Keokuk County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
What Cheer topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near What Cheer:

  • SIGOURNEY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SIGOURNEY, IA)
  • MONTEZUMA NURSING AND REHAB CENT (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MONTEZUMA, IA)
  • SENIOR HOME (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MONTEZUMA, IA)
  • MAHASKA MANOR (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)
  • MAHASKA HOSPICE (Hospital, about 16 miles away; OSKALOOSA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to What Cheer:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 25 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 47 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 51 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 69 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 69 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 72 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 74 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

Library in What Cheer:

  • WHAT CHEER PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $12,507; Location: 308 S BARNES ST; 5,599 books; 39 audio materials; 1,262 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 26 print serial subscriptions; 1 electronic serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in What Cheer: What Cheer Fire Department (A), What Cheer Police Department (B), What Cheer Public Library (C), What Cheer Brick School Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in What Cheer include: United Methodist Church (A), Christian Church Disciples (B), What Cheer Christian Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in What Cheer: Griffin Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Frank Hayes (unionist) - Labor leader.

Keokuk County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.7% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in What Cheer (2011 data):

  • First National Bank Midwest: What Cheer Branch at 108 South Barnes, branch established on 1936/06/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $100.0 mil, Deposits: $88.0 mil, headquarters in Oskaloosa, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: It&S Of Iowa, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in What Cheer:

Marital status in What Cheer, IA
  • Never married: 25.7%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 13.4%

For population 25 years and over in What Cheer:

  • High school or higher: 91.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 6.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for What Cheer, IA (based on Keokuk County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,53123
Catholic1,5823
Evangelical Protestant3036
Other2-
None6,093-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Keokuk County:

8.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Keokuk County:

3.72 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Keokuk County:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Keokuk County:

15.1%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.0%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
What Cheer:

41.6%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.8
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
What Cheer:

20.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
What Cheer:

14.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

35.6%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
What Cheer:

51.0%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
What Cheer:

73.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of What Cheer, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$639
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$1,642
Totals for Government 0$0 3$2,281

What Cheer government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $102,000 ($170.85)
    General - Other: $98,000 ($164.15)
    Regular Highways: $73,000 ($122.28)
    Sewerage: $64,000 ($107.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $62,000 ($103.85)
    General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($25.13)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($6.70)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($6.70)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($5.03)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($16.75)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $121,000 ($202.68)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $11,000 ($18.43)

What Cheer government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000 ($107.20)
    Solid Waste Management: $61,000 ($102.18)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $2,000 ($3.35)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($1.68)
    Special Assessments: $1,000 ($1.68)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $108,000 ($180.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $80,000 ($134.00)
  • Tax - Property: $118,000 ($197.65)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $45,000 ($75.38)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($8.38)

What Cheer government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $250,000 ($418.76)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $205,000 ($343.38)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($75.38)

What Cheer government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $445,000 ($745.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in What Cheer:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in What Cheer:

  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KRNA (94.1 FM; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KKSI (101.5 FM; EDDYVILLE, IA; Owner: O-TOWN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KCWN (99.9 FM; NEW SHARON, IA; Owner: CROWN BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KOTM-FM (97.7 FM; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around What Cheer:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K45EE (Channel 45; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K49DX (Channel 49; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K51FJ (Channel 51; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K10OO (Channel 10; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: RICHARD P. JACKSON, JR.)
  • K65GA (Channel 65; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K21EM (Channel 21; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K31ED (Channel 31; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K53FC (Channel 53; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K58ER (Channel 58; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

What Cheer fatal accident list:

Sep 2, 2012 09:20 PM, Cr-W Washington St., Lat: 41.398311, Lon: -92.357922, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Oct 2, 1986 08:27 PM, Hwy 21, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 34Number of bridges
  • 236ft / 72.3mTotal length
  • 34,840Total average daily traffic
  • 5,250Total average daily truck traffic
  • 34,840Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in What Cheer, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 61950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 51990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for What Cheer, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 12245 175th Street (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • PETER M CONNOLLY, 12245 175th Street (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight, LLP, Pconnolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • STEVEN T CAMPBELL, 12245 175th Street (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Peter.Connolly@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 955-3000

  • Cayla Gamble, 12245 175th Street (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 76.2 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 12245 175th St (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 75.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420

  • Cayla Gamble, 12245 175th St (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: 78.9, Structure height: 19107 m, Overall height: 75.3 m, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, Gwerner@wbklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 383-3420


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • WHAT CHEER, 12245 175th Street (Lat: 41.403833 Lon: -92.368389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.9 m, Call Sign: WQGC662,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/11/2006, Expiration Date: 12/11/2016, Cancellation Date: 10/15/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • WATCHEER, 3289 160th St (Lat: 41.424250 Lon: -92.432972), Type: Mast, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQZR778, Licensee ID: L01933167,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/18/2017, Expiration Date: 07/18/2027, Certifier: Joe S Six, Registrant: Mahaska Communication Group, LLC, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, Phone: (641) 676-1000, Fax: (641) 676-1099, Email:

  • WHAT CHEER 2, 300 East South St (Lat: 41.395083 Lon: -92.352917), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRCE989, Licensee ID: L01933167,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2018, Expiration Date: 09/14/2028, Certifier: Joe S Six, Registrant: Mahaska Communication Group, LLC, Po Box 1038, Oskaloosa, IA 52577, Phone: (641) 676-1000, Fax: (641) 676-1099, Email:

  • IA-WHATCH-CN-1, E South St And S Vine St (Lat: 41.395111 Lon: -92.352944), Type: Tank, Structure height: 33.5 m, Overall height: 36.5 m, Call Sign: WRPR267, Licensee ID: L01704672,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19460.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, 19460.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 03/08/2022, Expiration Date: 03/08/2032, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KD6QGJ, Licensee ID: L00559975, Grant Date: 09/24/2013, Expiration Date: 09/27/2023, Registrant: Harlan J Spain, 308 S. Burlington Avenue, What Cheer, IA 50268

  • Call Sign: KE6ECP, Licensee ID: L00602266, Grant Date: 11/26/2013, Expiration Date: 12/28/2023, Registrant: Richard D Armstong, 13726 170th Street, What Cheer, IA 50268


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: BEECH C35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E225 SERIES (225 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1880D, N1880D, N-1880D, Serial Number: D-3151, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 02/08/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/23/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth D Mercer, 301 E Buckeye St, What Cheer, IA 50268
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4106J, N4106J, N-4106J, Serial Number: 28-22419, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 12/13/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 03/15/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Donald D Flander, 1777 Victoria Ave, What Cheer, IA 50268
  • Aircraft: AERONCA 7AC (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C65 SERIES (65 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 657AC, N657AC, N-657AC, Serial Number: 7AC-3764, Airworthiness Date: 01/28/2003, Certificate Issue Date: 07/21/2016
    Registrant (Individual): Kenneth D Mercer, 301 E Buckeye St, What Cheer, IA 50268

2002 - 2017 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2017 the average number of fire incidents per year is 11. The highest number of fires - 27 took place in 2005, and the least - 2 in 2010. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in What Cheer, IA When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (45.7%), and Outside Fires (44.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in What Cheer, IA
    • 8045.7%Structure Fires
    • 7744.0%Outside Fires
    • 169.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 21.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for What Cheer, IA
Most common first names in What Cheer, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1580.7 years
John1179.8 years
Mary1084.5 years
Robert969.6 years
Margaret988.2 years
Opal877.5 years
Richard869.8 years
Roy777.0 years
Anna788.5 years
Fred682.0 years
Most common last names in What Cheer, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Armstrong1181.4 years
Kitzman781.3 years
Smith782.0 years
Vanpatten781.3 years
Moore784.4 years
Danner676.3 years
Molyneux683.8 years
Thomas679.5 years
White679.8 years
Mckay682.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in What Cheer, IA
  • 65.4%Utility gas
  • 18.1%Electricity
  • 4.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Wood
  • 2.7%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in What Cheer, IA
  • 66.2%Utility gas
  • 33.8%Electricity


What Cheer compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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