Aqueduct Bridge · National Register of Historic Places
Perry’s story
Perry in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 1,039. Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,039
−2% since 2010
Median home value
$125K
Census ACS
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
38.7
years
Jobs based here
108
A commuter town
What makes Perry stand out
The thing Perry does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,039 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Sugar RidgeHarrisonPoseyLewisRileyPiersonSaline CityPerry
Perry’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Perry. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Perry
Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Terre Haute (20%), Brazil (7%) and Van Buren (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Perry2%
Terre Haute20%
Brazil7%
Van Buren6%
Knightsville5%
15 mi
median commute distance
108
jobs based in Perry
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns
Perry beats the Indiana average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
CHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better29 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Perry | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.8% |
| More adults with arthritis | 33.2% | 28.3% |
Ascension St. Vincent Clay
11 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
46th
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Perry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring42–64°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–66°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Perry for work
Where Perry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
108jobs based in Perry
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Perry on the National Register of Historic Places.
