Perry Township is one of nine townships in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 2,259 and it contained 943 housing units.

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Living in Perry

Work & commute in Perry

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (22%), Bedford (17%) and Perry (3%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Bloomington

22%

Bedford

17%

Perry

Van Buren

3%Work in townlive and work in Perry 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 153Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 48% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

5better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 27 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 1▲ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

11.1%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIN 14.7% · better 6.5%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIN 8.4% · better

Care nearby

Indiana University Health Bedford HospitalBedford · 9.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Sichc BedfordBedford · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 47462 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

0Does Perry flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 19 declared for Lawrence County MapPerry vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Perry →

Climate in Perry

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Perry has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 23°Winter

64° / 42°Spring

84° / 62°Summer

66° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Perry get?About 16 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 20, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Perry →

Schools in Perry

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School Grade B

The public schools Perry’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 56% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictSpringville Community AcademySchools2

Springville Community AcademyElementary · Grades PK–8 · 253 students Springville Christian SchoolOther · Grades K–12 · 9 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IN. Ratings are from neighbors.