226 years in pictures
Census counts: 262 in 1860, a peak of 555 in 1920, 268 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1902 on.
- 1800Cherry Tree is settled
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Cherry Tree’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, above both the Pennsylvania town median (26 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Cherry Tree. Cherry Tree has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Cherry Tree beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 262 in 1860, a peak of 555 in 1920, 268 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1902 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cherry Tree, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Cherry Tree.
The typical Cherry Tree home is worth about $136,000, up 9.1% in a year, 53% below the Pennsylvania typical home. At $750 a month, Cherry Tree’s median rent is against $1,115 a month in Pennsylvania’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 85% of Cherry Tree households own their home.
| Cherry Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $750 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 78% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Cherry Tree for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are White Township (11%), Indiana (6%) and Pittsburgh (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
| Cherry Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Cherry Tree has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Cherry Tree is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
No violent or property crimes were reported in Cherry Tree in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Cherry Tree is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Cherry Tree beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Cherry Tree.
| Cherry Tree | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Cherry Tree | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 7.7% |
| More smokers | 21.6% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 51% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cherry Tree.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Cherry Tree; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Cherry Tree residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Cherry Tree’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Cherry Tree is a borough in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 276 at the 2020 census.
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Cherry Tree has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.