Median Income
$42,813
43% lower than US avg
Home Value
$88,500
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$714
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.1%
97% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
2% lower than US avg
How Percy Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,014
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 74%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,813
Per Capita$23,750
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$2,023M
Commute21 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,500
Rent$714
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$97,125
Health
Obesity38.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Elevation474 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+76.7%
School Score5.34
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Libraries8
Is Percy a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Percy receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Percy offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Percy is $42,813, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Percy is $88,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Climate & Weather
Percy experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Percy has a population of 1,014 with a density of 1,035 people per square mile. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.3%), with 4.2% Hispanic.
Population
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 81.7% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Spanish | 18.3% |
| 37% above US avg |
The median household income in Percy is $42,813, which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $42,813 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $23,750 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,070 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,068 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.1% |
| 2% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 596 |
| County GDP | $2,023M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 68 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,703 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 21.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Percy is $88,500, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $714 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $97,125.
Home Values
| Census Median | $88,500 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $97,125 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,703 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
In Percy, 38.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Percy vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,769/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 68 |
Crime Rates: Percy vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Percy has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,035/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0147°N, 89.6181°W |
| County FIPS | 17157 |