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Cherry, IL

Illinois

Cherry is a small town in Illinois with a population of 488. Residents earn $47,250 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
488 Population 921/sq mi density
$47,250 Median Income $39,978 per capita
$96,900 Home Value
$892 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,250 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $892/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,250
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $892
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.3%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.2%
26% lower than US avg

How Cherry Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population488
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density921/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$47,250
Per Capita$39,978
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,598M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$892
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units233
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking15.2%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation680 ft (207 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.4%
Libraries14

Is Cherry a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cherry receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cherry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cherry is $47,250, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 9.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cherry is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Cherry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Cherry has a population of 488 with a density of 921 people per square mile. The median age is 54.5 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%).

Population

488
Total Population
921
People / sq mi
54.5yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.2%
Female 49.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cherry vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cherry vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cherry is $47,250, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Cherry vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,250
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,978
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
IRS Avg AGI$67,389

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.2%
26% below US avg
Establishments (County)771
County GDP$1,598M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare60
Retail95
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Cherry is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $892 (23% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$892
23% below US avg
Rent Burden42.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.3%
Housing Units233
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,364
53% above US avg
Effective Rate5.54%
In Cherry, 37.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 15.2% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 22.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cherry vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.3%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.2%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity22.5%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress13.0%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,192
Dentists1:2,736
Mental Health1:1,056
Checkup Rate75.7%
Dental Visits64.8%
Premature Death8,701/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access66.2%
Healthcare Facilities60
Cherry has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches
0% below US avg
Snowfall28.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density921/sq mi
Coordinates41.4281°N, 89.2132°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.3-point margin. 80.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.2%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 24.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+3.6%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density921/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.4%
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities60
Restaurants77
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone90.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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