Home Value
$65,800
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$933
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment
6.3%
75% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
4.0%
68% lower than US avg
How Perkins Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population149
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans25.5%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$18,383
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty4.0%
Commute30 min
Housing
Home Value$65,800
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units65
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking20.7%
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband43.0%
Is Perkins a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Perkins receives an overall livability score of 2.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Perkins has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Perkins is $65,800, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Perkins has a population of 149 with a density of 876 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Perkins is N/A. The unemployment rate is 6.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 29.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 66.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.3% |
The median home value in Perkins is $65,800, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $65,800 |
| 77% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $933 |
| 20% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 13.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 39.5% |
| Housing Units | 65 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
Property Tax
In Perkins, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. 20.7% are current smokers. 28.9% report depression. 34.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Perkins vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| Smoking | 20.7% |
| 48% above US avg |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.9% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Short Sleep | 40.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.7% |
| Uninsured | 9.6% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Dental Visits | 55.1% |
Food & Exercise