Cherry Valley, Arkansas
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History
Cherry Valley was started in 1882, when upon the completion of the Helena & Iron Mountain Railway through Cross County, local resident G.W. Stacy constructed a hotel at a site on the line adjacent to a grove of Cherry trees.[2] The town was incorporated on August 6, 1910.[3]
Geography
Cherry Valley is located in northern Cross County at the western edge of Crowleys Ridge. Arkansas Highway 1 leads south Script error: No such module "convert". to Wynne, the county seat, and north Script error: No such module "convert". to Harrisburg.
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Demographics
Population and Homeownership
As of 2021,[5] Cherry Valley had a population of 618 people, a 12% decrease since 2020, and 218 households. The median household income was $42,500 and the median property value was $65,300. The homeownership rate was 68.3%, while 77.2% of homeowners have a mortgage. 11.8% of the population lived under the poverty line, most of whom being white females between the ages of 55 and 64.
| Race and Ethnicity | Pop. 2021 | % of Pop. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 485 | 78.5% |
| Multiracial (NH) | 90 | 14.6% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 30 | 4.85% |
| Multiracial (H) | 6 | 0.971% |
| White (H) | 4 | 0.647% |
| Other (H) | 3 | 0.485% |
Transportation
The average household owned 2 cars, while 74.6% of inhabitants drove alone. 23.1% of the population carpooled, and the rest (1.52%) walked. The average commute time was 29 minutes.
Healthcare
19.9%[7] of people were uninsured. 35.1% of people were under Medicaid, 26.1% were under employer coverage, 11% were under Medicare, 7.12% were under an individual policy, and 0.809% were using VA healthcare.
Education
Public education for elementary and secondary students is provided by the Cross County School District,[8] which includes Cross County High School.
The Cross County district was established in 1965 by the merger of the Cherry Valley, Hickory Ridge, and Vanndale school districts.[9] As a part of the Cross County district the community previously had its own elementary school, Cherry Valley Elementary.[10]
Notable people
- Pat Hare, blues musician[11]
- Jeff Martin, professional basketball player[12]
- Wayne Martin, professional football player[13]
- Paul H. Young, fly fishing innovator[14]
References
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