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Cherryvale, KS
City in Montgomery County, Kansas.
Population
2,096
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,046
ZIP codes
0
Cherryvale and its ZIP codes
Cherryvale at a glance
- Cherryvale is about 29 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 120th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $50,288 a year, 32% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,400 (71% below Kansas) and median rent is $668 a month.
Local data for Cherryvale, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cherryvale, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,288
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$62,400
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
59.5%
Bachelor's or higher
11.7%
Median age
33.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (344), Irish Americans (270), Italian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Cherryvale.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,430
14,217 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,328
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $7,229 per person
How people get to work
Cherryvale, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cherryvale, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
85
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
41.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cherryvale, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Cherryvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LibertyCity | 8.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Mound ValleyCity | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| SycamoreCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.9 |
| NeodeshaCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| AltamontCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| ThayerCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CoffeyvilleCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| ParsonsCity | 16 mi | 10.6 |
| DearingCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| GalesburgCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| EdnaCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LafontaineCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| AltoonaCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Elk CityCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cherryvale, KS in?
- Cherryvale is in Montgomery County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Cherryvale, KS?
- About 2,096 people live in Cherryvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cherryvale?
- Nearby places include Liberty (8.1 mi), Mound Valley (9.3 mi), Dennis (9.7 mi), Sycamore (9.8 mi), Neodesha (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023