Perry County, IL
Living in Perry County
Bikeability13
Walkability22
Commute54
Public Transit19
Affordability96
Public Safety83
Airports23
Hospitals49
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated
67%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$9.6k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$401Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perry County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Perry County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding49
Tornado29
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perry County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perry County, IL
St Bruno Catholic School
1 miles, W
Christian Fellowship School
11 miles, SE
St Marks Lutheran School
17 miles, W
St Ann Catholic School
18 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Perry County, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
27 miles, S
McKendree University
44 miles, NW
Southeast Missouri State University
54 miles, S
Greenville University
56 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perry County, IL
Pinckneyville Community Hospital
0 miles, S
Marshall Browning Hospital
8 miles, SE
Washington County Hospital
18 miles, N
Sparta Community Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Perry County, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
41 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
60 miles, S
St Louis Lambert International Airport
71 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
78 miles, SE