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Cherry Valley, AR
City in Cross County, Arkansas.
Population
543
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
709
ZIP codes
0
Cherry Valley and its ZIP codes
Cherry Valley at a glance
- Cherry Valley is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,563, 48% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $77,500 (59% below Arkansas) and median rent is $538 a month.
Local data for Cherry Valley, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherry Valley, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,563
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$77,500
Median rent
$538/mo
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (77), German Americans (62), Mexican Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cross County. PPP loans are for Cherry Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,091
4,711 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $7,692 per person
How people get to work
Cherry Valley, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherry Valley, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
385
Countywide, mostly heat
Flood insurance policies
82
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherry Valley, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Cherry Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VanndaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| HarrisburgCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| WynneCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| Hickory RidgeCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| FisherCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WaldenburgTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ParkinCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| PaynewayCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| WeinerCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| EarleCity | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| ColtCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| BeedevilleTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Marked TreeCity | 20 mi | 5.8 |
| TrumannCity | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| AmagonTown | 23 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherry Valley, AR in?
- Cherry Valley is in Cross County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Cherry Valley, AR?
- About 543 people live in Cherry Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherry Valley?
- Nearby places include Vanndale (6.4 mi), Harrisburg (11 mi), Wynne (12 mi), Hickory Ridge (14 mi), Fisher (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023