At a Glance
Home Value
$65,800
Zillow: $144,200
Median Rent
$933/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.7% smoking rate
How Perkins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perkins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perkins a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perkins is $65,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,200. Median rent is $933/month, with 13.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
12.3% of adults in Perkins hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perkins has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population149
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans25.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,383
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value$65,800
Rent$933
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$144,200
Housing Units65
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation335 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Perkins was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (12 miles).
25.5% of the population has a disability.