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Perryville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyle County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
813 Population 1,042/sq mi density
$60,880 Median Income $29,114 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $221,960 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$60,880 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $475/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Perryville, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,880
19% below
$29,114 per capita
Home Value
$128,700
54% below
Zillow: $221,960
Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.1%
4% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Perryville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
46%
Rent
41%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perryville a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perryville residents earn a median household income of $60,880 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,114. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,066 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perryville is $128,700 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,960. Median rent is $475/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

Perryville reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

35.1% of adults in Perryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perryville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population813
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,042/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,880
Per Capita$29,114
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$1,763M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,700
Rent$475
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$221,960
Housing Units448
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,411/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation850 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.1%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Perryville was founded in 1817.
The median home in Perryville was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.