At a Glance
Median Income
$82,589
$39,458 per capita
Home Value
$173,800
Zillow: $302,157
Median Rent
$803/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
15.2% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.9% (8% above 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 $302,157. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,085
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,589
Per Capita$39,458
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$990
Housing
A+
Home Value$173,800
Rent$803
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$302,157
Housing Units473
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.0 in/yr
Elevation850 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.