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Cherry Valley, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Cross County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
661 Population 858/sq mi density
$40,156 Median Income $28,862 per capita
$79,100 Home Value $152,634 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 1,372 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$40,156 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,100 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cherry Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density858/sq mi
Coordinates35.4028°N, 90.7536°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCross County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.8 / 100
Community Resilience36.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

386 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 146 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 141 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 73 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 60 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 142 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 97 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 147 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 123 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 122 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 25 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 39 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 136 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 94 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 145 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 146 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 30 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 148 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

532 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 194 fatalities, 2,503 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 47 km 8
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 66 km 0
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 44 km 5
May 26, 1973 EF4 58 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 53 km 35
May 15, 1968 EF4 70 km 7
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 22 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 88 km 50
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 29
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 31 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
Jan 21, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 39 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,334 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 1,334 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,194 94 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 47 km
2007 UNNAMED 627 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 599 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 62°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 51°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in

Cherry Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (3.0").

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