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Perry, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
710 Population 514/sq mi density
$47,443 Median Income $23,445 per capita
$108,600 Home Value $227,004 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$47,443 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $567/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Perry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates37.7107°N, 89.8430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportFarmington Regional (FAM)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %86.6%
Unhealthy Days0

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 65 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 126 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 69 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 119 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 102 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 100 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 111 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 126 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 115 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 112 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 111 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 110 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 94 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 140 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 117 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 67 km
Feb 6, 1993 6 km NNW of Catron, Missouri M3.3 117 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

592 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 982 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 66 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 14 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 86 km 2
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 4 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 87 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 64 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 62 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 92 km 1
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 32 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 18 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 27, 2002 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 3 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COUNCIL BLUFF (3,035 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 96 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 96 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 99 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 97 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 56 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,586 98 km
2010 DELBRIDGE SOUTH 1,574 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 82 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 60 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 61 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,187 84 km
2022 JOHNSON MOUNTAIN 1,155 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Perry has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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