At a Glance
Violent Crime
193/100K
964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cherry Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherry Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherry Fork a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Cherry Fork reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 964/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Cherry Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherry Fork has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population56
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$197,085
Housing Units94
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property964/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation892 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Cherry Fork was founded in 1848.
100.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.