Perry, IA
Living in Perry
Bikeability4
Walkability10
Commute74
Public Transit6
Affordability96
Public Safety69
Airports41
Hospitals78
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools88
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.6kPopulation-107 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated
62%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate36%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector82%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$90kMedian Home Value+$2.1k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$558Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perry
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Dallas County21
Property Crime in Perry
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Dallas County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding39
Tornado22
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perry, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perry, IA
St Patrick School
0 miles, W
Woodward Academy
9 miles, E
Dallas Center Christian School
12 miles, SE
Trinity Lutheran School
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Perry, IA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perry, IA
Dallas County Hospital
0 miles, S
Boone County Hospital
19 miles, NE
Greene County Medical Center
19 miles, NW
Guthrie County Hospital
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Perry, IA
Des Moines International Airport
31 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
100 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
100 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
123 miles, E