Cherry Creek, New York

Cherry Creek, New York
Downtown Cherry Creek with NY 83 running through the center
Location within Chautauqua County and New York state
Cherry Creek
Cherry Creek
Coordinates: 42°17′40″N 79°05′50″W / 42.29444°N 79.09722°W / 42.29444; -79.09722
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
Government
 • TypeTown council
 • Town supervisorWilliam Young
 • Town council
Members
Area
 • Total
36.64 sq mi (94.91 km2)
 • Land36.63 sq mi (94.87 km2)
 • Water0.012 sq mi (.03 km2)
Elevation
1,306 ft (398 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,036
 • Estimate 
(2021)
1,038
 • Density29.1/sq mi (11.23/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
FIPS code36-013-15198
GNIS feature ID0946509
Websitecherrycreekny.org

Cherry Creek is a town in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census. The name is derived from that of a small stream that flows through the town amid many cherry trees.

Cherry Creek is situated on the east border of the county, northeast of Jamestown. There is also a hamlet named Cherry Creek located within the town.