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Perry, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
Perry, KS
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 $82,589 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,458. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $173,800 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,210. Median rent is $803/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 111/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.