Perry County, MS

Living in Perry County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 11
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 14
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Schools 10
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Residents

12k Population -237 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
32  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$87k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$367 Median Monthly Rent +$43 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home33%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perry County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Perry County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding66
Tornado50
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perry County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perry County, MS

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Central Baptist School
20 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Perry County, MS

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University of Mobile
57 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Perry County, MS

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Stone County Hospital
24 miles, S
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Merit Health Wesley
25 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Perry County, MS

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Key Field
82 miles, N