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Perry

A township of 53,140 people in Monroe County, Indiana
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About Perry

Township in Indiana, United States
52,807Population
35.5 sq miArea
741 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 50,673 and it contained 24,194 housing units.

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Living in Perry

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About one in 5 of Perry’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (52%), Center (5%) and Richland (4%). Half commute less than 4 miles.

Bloomington
52%
Center
5%
Richland
4%
Bloomington
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 90% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Indiana

14better than IN·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Monroe HospitalBloomington · 2.9 mi · ER
Crawford Apartments ClinicBloomington · 1.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
2 hospitals · 2 health centers in Perry →
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47401, 47403 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

30
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🏚️ Earthquakes
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 21°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
64° / 42°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Schools in Perry

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A

School Grade A

The public schools Perry’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 87% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#55Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictMonroe County Community Sch CorpSchools18

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.

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Southwest Branch890 West Gordon Pike · part of Monroe County Public Library
Fine-freeE-books62 hrs a week
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