Perry County, PA
Living in Perry County
Bikeability9
Walkability23
Commute24
Public Transit10
Affordability66
Public Safety98
Airports40
Hospitals76
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation+454 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate47%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$169kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene36%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perry County
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Property Crime in Perry County
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding70
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perry County, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perry County, PA
Spring Valley Parochial
0 miles, N
Honeysuckle Ridge School Att: Allen Lapp
4 miles, N
Perry View School
4 miles, S
Perry View Parochial School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Perry County, PA
Dickinson College
14 miles, S
Central Penn College
19 miles, E
Messiah University
22 miles, SE
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perry County, PA
Carlisle Regional Medical Center
15 miles, S
Good Samaritan Hospital
19 miles, SE
Holy Spirit Hospital
21 miles, SE
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Perry County, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
30 miles, SE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
97 miles, E