Iowa · FIPS 19035 · County seat: Cherokee
Cherokee County, IA GIS & Parcel Viewer
Cherokee County, Iowa parcel data lives on the Cherokee County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Cherokee County parcel map ↗
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Cherokee County at a glance
| Official map | Cherokee County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Cherokee |
| Population | 11,605 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 577 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 19035 |
Where the parcel data comes from
This map is published by or for Cherokee County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
Cherokee County by the numbers
Cherokee County had an estimated 11,605 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 577 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 20 people per square mile. By population it ranks 66th of 99 counties in Iowa. The county seat is Cherokee.
Counties next to Cherokee County
Parcels close to the edge of Cherokee County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Buena Vista County
- Clay County (state list)
- Ida County (state list)
- O'Brien County
- Plymouth County
- Sac County
- Sioux County
- Woodbury County
A note on accuracy
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.