At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$38,003 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $117,300
Median Rent
$475/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
19.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Perry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perry residents earn a median household income of $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,003. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,300. Median rent is $475/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
17.3% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density651/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$38,003
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$624M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$475
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$117,300
Housing Units181
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,303/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation588 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.