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Perkins, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
149 Population 876/sq mi density
$65,800 Home Value $144,200 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 250 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Perkins, MO

At a Glance

Home Value
$65,800
77% below
Zillow: $144,200
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
13.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
250 sunny days/yr

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)

Home Value
23%
Rent
80%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
0%
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.

Safety & Crime

Perkins reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population149
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,383
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

Home Value$65,800
Rent$933
Ownership39.5%
Zillow$144,200
Housing Units65
Rent Burden13.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days250/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband43.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Perkins was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (12 miles).
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.