Perrysville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
601 Population 2,312/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $29,656 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $172,714 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $805/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Perrysville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$29,656 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $172,714
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Perrysville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Perrysville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
103%
Home Value
34%
Rent
69%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
250%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perrysville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perrysville residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,656. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 370 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perrysville is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,714. Median rent is $805/month, with 13.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Education

19.4% of adults in Perrysville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perrysville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population601
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density2,312/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$29,656
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$638M
Avg Weekly Wage$891

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$805
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$172,714
Housing Units266
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,687/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation544 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Perrysville was founded in 1825.
The median home in Perrysville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.