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Perry, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Conway County County
Perry, AR
At a Glance
How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Perry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Perry a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Perry residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,440. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,407. Median rent is $713/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,134/100K.
Education
7.6% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.