At a Glance
Median Income
$63,000
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $138,499
Median Rent
$763/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
2,120/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
317 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Perry residents earn a median household income of $63,000 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,537. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 267 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Perry is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,499. Median rent is $763/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Perry reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,120/100K. The murder rate is 20.4/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Perry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Perry has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population4,471
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,000
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$763
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$138,499
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property2,120/100K
Murder20.4/100K
Assault183/100K
Burglary795/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,225/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain36.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,070 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Perry was founded in 1893.
The median home in Perry was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.