At a Glance
Median Income
$48,929
$15,266 per capita
Median Rent
$1,049/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.5% smoking rate
How Perrin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perrin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perrin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perrin residents earn a median household income of $48,929 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,266. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Education
9.4% of adults in Perrin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perrin has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density170/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,929
Per Capita$15,266
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$468M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$1,049
Ownership33.8%
Zillow$370,713
Housing Units95
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain31.8 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 9%
Commute36 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Perrin was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Mineral Wells Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.