At a Glance
Median Income
$47,303
$33,741 per capita
Home Value
$90,000
Zillow: $215,465
Violent Crime
141/100K
1,931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
58.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Perkinsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perkinsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perkinsville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perkinsville residents earn a median household income of $47,303 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,741. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,484 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perkinsville is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,465. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Perkinsville reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,931/100K.
Education
16.3% of adults in Perkinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
58.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perkinsville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population98
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,303
Per Capita$33,741
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,000
Rent
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$215,465
Housing Units62
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent141/100K
Property1,931/100K
Health
Obesity32.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation813 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+58.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute27 min
Broadband51.0%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Perkinsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.