At a Glance
Median Income
$71,458
$35,902 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $166,270
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
19.1%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Perley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perley residents earn a median household income of $71,458 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,902. The unemployment rate stands at 19.1% (431% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perley is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,270. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
18.5% of adults in Perley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perley has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population108
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$71,458
Per Capita$35,902
Unemployment19.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$166,270
Housing Units54
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.7 in/yr
Elevation875 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Perley was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hector International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.