What Cheer
City in Keokuk County, Iowa
What Cheer is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, with 607 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 784 ft (239 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thornburg, 4.0 miles N.
- 607residents (2020 Census)
- 784 ftelevation · 239 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 491 / sq mipopulation density
- 50268ZIP code
About What Cheer
What Cheer () is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. It is a former coal town, and from the 1870s to the early 1900s was one of the major coal-producing centers of Iowa. Its greatest recorded population was 3,246, in the 1890 census. The population was 607 in the 2020 census.
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Living in What Cheer
- Median household income
- $48,182
- Median home value
- $49,200
- Median rent
- $744/mo
- Median age
- 44
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What Cheer had 607 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 607 |
|---|---|
| Density | 491 per sq mi (189 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
What Cheer at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Keokuk County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 607 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.24 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4003° N, 92.3571° W |
| ZIP code | 50268 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1984900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near What Cheer
- Thornburg4.0 mi N
- Delta5.5 mi S
- Gibson5.8 mi N
- Keswick7.2 mi NE
- Rose Hill7.8 mi SW
- Sigourney9.1 mi SE
- Barnes City9.4 mi NW
- Webster10.0 mi E
- Hayesville10.9 mi SE
- Keomah Village12.2 mi SW
- Deep River12.6 mi N
- Fremont13.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about What Cheer
What county is What Cheer in?
What Cheer is in Keokuk County, Iowa.
What is the population of What Cheer, IA?
607 people lived in What Cheer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of What Cheer, IA?
The ZIP code of What Cheer is 50268.
What is the elevation of What Cheer?
784 feet (239 m) above sea level.
What towns are near What Cheer?
Thornburg (4.0 mi), Delta (5.5 mi), Gibson (5.8 mi), Keswick (7.2 mi), Rose Hill (7.8 mi).
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