Perry, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Noble County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,471 Population 656/sq mi density
$63,000 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $141,492 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,317 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$63,000 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Perry, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,000
16% below
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
64% below
Zillow: $141,492
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
84%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
30%
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 1.7% (53% 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 $141,492. 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 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,317/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,471
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density656/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,000
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$763
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$141,492
Housing Units1,986
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property1,317/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain36.1 in/yr
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.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.