Perryville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,530 Population 1,045/sq mi density
$53,958 Median Income $27,759 per capita
$184,700 Home Value $237,931 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
306 Violent Crime/100K 931 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$53,958 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$184,700 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Perryville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,958
28% below
$27,759 per capita
Home Value
$184,700
34% below
Zillow: $237,931
Median Rent
$929/mo
20% below
33.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
306/100K
19% below
931/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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
72%
Home Value
66%
Rent
80%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Perryville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Perryville residents earn a median household income of $53,958 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,759. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Perryville is $184,700 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,931. Median rent is $929/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Safety & Crime

Perryville reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Perryville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Perryville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population8,530
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,045/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,958
Per Capita$27,759
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty9.4%

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,700
Rent$929
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$237,931
Housing Units3,586
Rent Burden33.9%

Crime

F
Violent306/100K
Property931/100K

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation584 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Perryville was founded in 1821.
The median home in Perryville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (30 miles).
17.8% of the population has a disability.