At a Glance
Median Income
$41,563
$19,639 per capita
Home Value
$91,000
Zillow: $210,391
Median Rent
$950/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Cherryvale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cherryvale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cherryvale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cherryvale residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,639. The unemployment rate stands at 23.2% (544% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cherryvale is $91,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,391. Median rent is $950/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
11.8% of adults in Cherryvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cherryvale has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,136
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density1,733/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita$19,639
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$91,000
Rent$950
Ownership41.8%
Zillow$210,391
Housing Units1,391
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation203 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute19 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Cherryvale was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.