Perry, FL

Florida · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
6,965 Population
$44,815 Median Income
$122,900 Home Value
$949 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
1,101 Violent Crime / 100K
34.8 yrs Median Age
18.6% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.5
Education

People

Population6,965
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density745/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 56.5%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$44,815
Per Capita Income$22,975
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty Rate16.1%
County GDP$748M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$122,900
Zillow Value$171,284
Median Rent$949
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Depression19.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime1,101/100K
Property Crime2,639/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft98.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul55° / 82°
Rain55 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute17 min
Work From Home8.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$44,815
Home Value$122,900
Median Rent$949
Poverty Rate16.1%
Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
Unemployment3.8%
Violent Crime1,100.6 /100K
Avg Temperature69.3°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,965
Population Density745 per sq mi
Median Age34.8 years
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Male 45.3%
Female 54.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56.5% Black 39.8% Hispanic 0.6% Other 3.1%
White56.5%
Black or African American39.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.1%

Language

English Only94.9%
Spanish Speakers5.1%
English 94.9% Spanish 5.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.5%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$44,815
Per Capita Income$22,975
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$851
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,551

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.8%
Poverty Rate16.1%
Total Establishments (County)448
County GDP$748M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation28
Healthcare Facilities50
Retail Stores63
Manufacturing10
Total Establishments448

Industry Mix

Restaurants 28 Healthcare 50 Retail 63 Manufacturing 10

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,551
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,267

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.0 min
Work From Home8.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

56% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$122,900
Zillow Home Value Index$171,284

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied58.7%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$949

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,267
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.10%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
High Blood Pressure40.7%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.1%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking14.9%
Physical Inactivity32.1%
Depression19.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup76.4%
Premature Death Rate11,824 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access46.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)50
Restaurants (County)28

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime1,100.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape98.8 /100K
Robbery70.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault931.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,638.6 /100K
Burglary663.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,876.7 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft98.8 /100K
Arson28.2 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

55°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average69.3°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation55.0 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Land Area9.4 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density745 per sq mi
Latitude30.1091°
Longitude-83.5823°
County FIPS12079

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.2%
D 35.3%

Republican +28.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
High School+92.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density745 per sq mi
Land Area9.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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