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Cherry, IL
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Cherry, IL
At a Glance
How Cherry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Cherry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Cherry residents earn a median household income of $47,250 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,978. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherry is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,209. Median rent is $892/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Cherry reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,087/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Cherry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherry has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.