Cherry Valley, Arkansas facts for kids
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Cherry Valley, Arkansas
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City Hall and Library
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Location of Cherry Valley in Cross County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Cross |
| First Settled | 1882 |
| Incorporated | August 6, 1910 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
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| • Total | 575 |
| • Density | 750.65/sq mi (289.86/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72324
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-13540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404039 |
Cherry Valley is a small city located in Cross County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 702 people lived there.
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History
Cherry Valley began in 1882. This was when a railway called the Helena & Iron Mountain Railway was built through Cross County. A local person named G.W. Stacy built a hotel next to the railway, near a group of cherry trees. The town officially became a city on August 6, 1910.
Geography
Cherry Valley is in the northern part of Cross County. It sits at the western edge of a landform called Crowleys Ridge.
Arkansas Highway 1 runs through the city. It goes south about 13 miles (21 km) to Wynne, which is the county seat. The highway also goes north about 11 miles (18 km) to Harrisburg.
The city covers a total area of about 0.77 square miles (2.0 km²). All of this area is land.
People and Homes
In 2021, Cherry Valley had about 618 people living there. This was a small decrease from 2020. There were 218 homes in the city.
The average yearly income for a household was $42,500. The average value of a home was $65,300. About 68% of people owned their homes. Most of these homeowners (77%) had a mortgage.
About 12% of the people in Cherry Valley had lower incomes. Many of these were white women between 55 and 64 years old.
Population by Race and Ethnicity (2021)
| Race and Ethnicity | Number of People | Percentage of Population |
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| White (Non-Hispanic) | 485 | 78.5% |
| Multiracial (Non-Hispanic) | 90 | 14.6% |
| Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) | 30 | 4.85% |
| Multiracial (Hispanic) | 6 | 0.971% |
| White (Hispanic) | 4 | 0.647% |
| Other (Hispanic) | 3 | 0.485% |
How People Get Around
On average, each home in Cherry Valley owned two cars. Most people (74.6%) drove to work or school by themselves. About 23% of people carpooled, meaning they shared a ride with others. A small number of people (about 1.5%) walked to where they needed to go. The average time people spent traveling to work was about 29 minutes.
Healthcare
About 20% of the people in Cherry Valley did not have health insurance. Many people had different types of health coverage. For example, 35% were covered by a program called Medicaid. About 26% had insurance through their job. Other people had Medicare, individual plans, or healthcare from the VA.
Education
Students in Cherry Valley attend public schools. The Cross County School District provides education for elementary and high school students. This district includes Cross County High School.
The Cross County school district was created in 1965. It combined the school districts from Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, and Vanndale. Cherry Valley used to have its own elementary school, Cherry Valley Elementary, as part of this district.
Notable People
- Pat Hare, a blues musician
- Jeff Martin, a professional basketball player
- Wayne Martin, a professional football player
- Paul H. Young, an innovator in fly fishing
See also
In Spanish: Cherry Valley (Arkansas) para niños
