Perry, IA

Iowa · Metropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
7,928 Population
$63,983 Median Income
$122,100 Home Value
$877 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
536 Violent Crime / 100K
40.2 yrs Median Age
14.7% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.2
Education

People

Population7,928
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,369/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 80.2%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$63,983
Per Capita Income$29,752
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty Rate8.5%
County GDP$11,107M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$122,100
Zillow Value$166,384
Median Rent$877
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Depression19.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime536/100K
Property Crime1,962/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft85.3/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul20° / 75°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+86.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)12

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Work From Home9.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations2

How Perry Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$63,983
Home Value$122,100
Median Rent$877
Poverty Rate8.5%
Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
Unemployment5.5%
Violent Crime536.3 /100K
Avg Temperature48.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,928
Population Density1,369 per sq mi
Median Age40.2 years
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.2% Black 1.9% Hispanic 2.5% Other 15.4%
White80.2%
Black or African American1.9%
Hispanic or Latino2.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.4%

Language

English Only69.1%
Spanish Speakers30.9%
English 69.1% Spanish 30.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.6%
Health Insurance94.9%

Income

15% below avg
Median Household Income$63,983
Per Capita Income$29,752
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,468
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$126,108

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.5%
Poverty Rate8.5%
Total Establishments (County)3,600
County GDP$11,107M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation211
Healthcare Facilities263
Retail Stores299
Manufacturing37
Total Establishments3,600

Industry Mix

Restaurants 211 Healthcare 263 Retail 299 Manufacturing 37

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$126,108
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,070

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.3 min
Work From Home9.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

57% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$122,100
Zillow Home Value Index$166,384

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$165,000
Price Per Sq Ft$124
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio91.0%
Price Drops31.6%
Active Inventory19

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.2%

Rental Costs

25% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$877
Zillow Rent Index$920

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,070
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.79%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma9.8%
COPD7.1%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity32.2%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.9%
Regular Checkup73.7%
Premature Death Rate4,244 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.5 / 10
Exercise Access68.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)263
Restaurants (County)211

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime536.3 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape36.6 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault499.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,962.5 /100K
Burglary316.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,560.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft85.3 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)10

Temperature

20°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average48.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation36.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation993 ft (303 m)
Land Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density1,369 per sq mi
Latitude41.8379°
Longitude-94.0933°
County FIPS19049

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.7%
D 46.9%

Republican +4.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
High School+86.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,369 per sq mi
Land Area5.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)10

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