Cherry Valley Authority

Cherry Valley is a middle-income small town of 3,749.

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Cherry Valley (3,749 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within Boone County, Illinois. The median household income stands at $74,655.

Definition and scope

Located in Boone County, Illinois, Cherry Valley operates within Illinois's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 16 and is part of the Rockford, IL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Cherry Valley has approximately 3,749 residents. The median age is 45.1 years. Roughly 81% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $232,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 66.8%
• Black or African American: 7.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 16.6%
• Asian: 1.5%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Cherry Valley is $74,655. Poverty rate stands at 8.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.2%. Educational attainment: 30.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Cherry Valley:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Cherry Valley is Poplar Grove Airport. Federal court business routes through Boone County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Plano, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 809 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.