Perry County, MO
Living in Perry County
Bikeability3
Walkability8
Commute69
Public Transit5
Affordability86
Public Safety60
Airports21
Hospitals53
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+272 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median Monthly Rent+$83 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas34%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perry County
United States45
Missouri53
Property Crime in Perry County
United States48
Missouri54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding61
Tornado38
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perry County, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perry County, MO
Immanuel Lutheran School
4 miles, W
St Vincent De Paul Catholic Schools
4 miles, W
United in Christ Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
St Marys School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Perry County, MO
Southeast Missouri State University
31 miles, SE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
32 miles, E
McKendree University
62 miles, N
Kenrick Glennon Seminary
67 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perry County, MO
Perry County Memorial Hospital
4 miles, W
Memorial Hospital
14 miles, N
Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NW
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Perry County, MO
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
36 miles, S
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
58 miles, N
Barkley Regional Airport
72 miles, SE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
78 miles, NW