Perry, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Perry, MO
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 $47,443 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,445. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $108,600 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,382. Median rent is $567/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 581/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.