Perry, IA

Living in Perry

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 10
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Commute 74
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 41
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Hospitals 78
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Colleges 69
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Schools 88
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Residents

7.6k Population -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

$44k Median 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

$90k Median Home Value +$2.1k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$558 Median 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

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St Patrick School
0 miles, W
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Woodward Academy
9 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Perry, IA

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Iowa State University
26 miles, NE
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Drake University
28 miles, SE
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Grand View University
29 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Perry, IA

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Boone County Hospital
19 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Perry, IA

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Eppley Airfield
100 miles, W
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