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Perry

A township of 820 people in Wayne County, Indiana
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About Perry

Township in Indiana, United States
820Population
17.4 sq miArea
1,148 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of fifteen townships in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 835 and it contained 325 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Richmond (29%), Hagerstown (5%) and Eaton (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Richmond
29%
Hagerstown
5%
Eaton, OH
3%
Jackson
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

1worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Reid HealthRichmond · 13.4 mi · ER
Well Care Community Health - DentalCenterville · 12 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47339, 47346, 47358 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

65
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Perry →

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Perry has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Public LibraryHagerstown · 5.3 miles · 42 hrs a week

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