Perry, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,085
Population
1,447/sq mi density
$82,589
Median Income
$39,458 per capita
$173,800
Home Value
$302,157 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,589 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,800 home value, $803/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,447/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0739°N, 95.3875°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lawrence Regional (LWC) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5 in |
Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 28°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.1").