Cherry Tree, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Adair County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
669 Population 58/sq mi density
$53,393 Median Income $18,736 per capita
$103,300 Home Value $153,474 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,393 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,300 home value, $805/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cherry Tree, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,393
29% below
$18,736 per capita
Home Value
$103,300
63% below
Zillow: $153,474
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
21.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.3%
50% above
29.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Cherry Tree Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cherry Tree's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
37%
Rent
69%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cherry Tree a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cherry Tree residents earn a median household income of $53,393 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,736. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cherry Tree is $103,300 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,474. Median rent is $805/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

6.3% of adults in Cherry Tree hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cherry Tree has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population669
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,393
Per Capita$18,736
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,300
Rent$805
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$153,474
Housing Units258
Rent Burden21.5%

Health

Obesity48.3%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death16,046/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,069 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband44.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cherry Tree was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.