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Best Electricians in Cherokee, IA (2026)

5 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cherokee: Back Electric, CR Score 97/100; 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Most-reviewed: Stanton Electric Inc., 5 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked after Back Electric; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

5 Cherokee electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Electricians in Storm Lake ranking. See Electricians in Storm Lake

Top 5 electricians in Cherokee at a glance

Top 5 electricians in Cherokee at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Back Electric975.0★ (32)Cherokee24/7Overall
2Champion Electric Inc.875.0★ (4)Cherokee——
3Woodall Electric795.0★ (3)CherokeeEvenings—
4Stanton Electric Inc.784.8★ (5)Storm Lake, 20 mi awaySun · EveningsMost reviews
5Nelson Electric775.0★ (3)Cherokee——

The 5 best electricians in Cherokee, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Cherokee

    Based in Cherokee

    97/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (32).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in Cherokee

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    118 E Main St, Cherokee, IA 51012
  3. Based in Cherokee

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 N Pine St, Cherokee, IA 51012
  4. Based in Storm Lake, 20 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    402 E 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
  5. Based in Cherokee

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 W Maple St, Cherokee, IA 51012

How much do electricians cost in Cherokee?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cherokee. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Cherokee?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Cherokee electricians

We scored 5 Cherokee electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cherokee data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Cherokee: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Cherokee?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Cherokee, IA is Back Electric with a CR Score of 97/100. It has 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Champion Electric Inc. (#2) and Woodall Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 5 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Cherokee?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 electricians serving Cherokee, IA. 4 of them are based in Cherokee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Cherokee are open 24/7?

1 ranked electrician in Cherokee posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Back Electric (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Cherokee work on weekends?

1 of 5 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Back Electric (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Cherokee?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Cherokee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cherokee electricians have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated electricians in Cherokee is 5.0★, with a median of 4 reviews. Back Electric has the most, 32 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Cherokee

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 electricians serving Cherokee.