At a Glance
Median Income
$71,534
$29,066 per capita
Home Value
$181,500
Zillow: $137,708
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
21.4% 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
4.1 / 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 $71,534 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,348 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $181,500 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,708. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
24.0% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,014
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density579/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,534
Per Capita$29,066
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,950M
Avg Weekly Wage$927
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,500
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$137,708
Housing Units435
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death10,384/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain65.3 in/yr
Elevation10 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute50 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Perry was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.