Perry County, KY

Living in Perry County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 23
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Colleges 7
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Schools 54
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Residents

27k Population -2.1k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$34k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
72% Above Poverty
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office25%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$75k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$453 Median Monthly Rent +$106 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke3%
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas12%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perry County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Perry County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 4 6
Feb 37 4 5
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 54 4 1
May 63 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 36 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding81
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perry County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perry County, KY

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June Buchanan School
20 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Perry County, KY

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Alice Lloyd College
20 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Perry County, KY

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Airports

Airports near Perry County, KY

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Tri-Cities Airport
69 miles, SE
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Blue Grass Airport
94 miles, NW
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McGhee Tyson Airport
108 miles, SW