Kentucky
Perryville is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 813. Residents earn $60,880 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Perryville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Perryville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Perryville is $60,880, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Perryville is $128,700, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Perryville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 132 per 100,000, 93% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Perryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.2% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,880 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,114 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,001 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,379 |
| Unemployment | 8.2% |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,066 |
| County GDP | $1,763M |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Healthcare | 150 |
| Retail | 120 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,957 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $128,700 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,960 |
| Median List Price | $224,500 |
| Median List Price | $224,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $127 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $475 |
| 59% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,957 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,411/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 131.6/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 131.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6502°N, 84.9508°W |
| County FIPS | 21021 |
Winner: Republican by 29 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.1% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,042/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 150 |
| Restaurants | 76 |
| Retail Stores | 120 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |