Cherry Valley is a small town of 600 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $34,875
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cherry Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cherry Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cherry Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.1
Cherry Valley's overall cost of living index is 87.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cherry Valley costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cherry Valley, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$932
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cherry Valley's violent crime rate is 177.0 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.0 /100k
Property Crime
1061.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cherry Valley is served primarily by CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cherry Valley, AR
National Avg
School District
CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cherry Valley sees average highs of 46.6°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 51.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Cherry Valley's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cherry Valley roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,900 and median rent is $932/month.
Cherry Valley's violent crime rate is 177.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1061.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cherry Valley are operated by CROSS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 7.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cherry Valley, AR has a population of 600, a median household income of $34,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cherry Valley averages 46.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.2 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cherry Valley, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72324.
The population of Cherry Valley, Arkansas is 600 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cherry Valley: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $77,900, median household income $34,875, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cherry Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
