Perry, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Madison County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,965 Population 745/sq mi density
$44,815 Median Income $22,975 per capita
$122,900 Home Value $183,105 Zillow
$949 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
539 Violent Crime/100K 3,206 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,815 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,900 home value, $949/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
539 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates30.1091°N, 83.5823°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportValdosta Regional (VLD)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.4"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.77"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience22.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 17 km
2024 Milton Category 2 295 km
2024 Debby Category 1 29 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 15 km
2018 Michael Category 5 160 km
2017 Irma Category 1 251 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 277 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 45 km
2004 Jeanne Category 2 280 km
2004 Charley Category 1 256 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 236 km
1998 Earl Category 1 204 km
1995 Erin Category 1 181 km
1985 Elena Category 3 147 km
1985 Kate Category 3 110 km
1985 Bob Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 136 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 68 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 99 km 11
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 41 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 92 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 95 km 2
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 96 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 84 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 90 km 1
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 31 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 59 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 51 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 96 km 3
Nov 5, 1988 EF2 37 km 1
Apr 19, 1988 EF2 63 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 55 km
2004 EAST FORK 26,251 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 29 km
2021 BU 360 361 362 363 24,747 94 km
1998 HOLIDAY 24,666 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 24,574 94 km
2008 UNNAMED 18,704 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 10,261 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,352 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 9,252 84 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 78 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 100 km
1999 COW HOUSE 8,301 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 8,190 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,108 99 km
2021 BU 305/306 7,904 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 7,893 94 km
2020 BU 315/316/318 7,892 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
December 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in

Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (1.9").

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