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Perry

A township of 38,311 people in Allen County, Indiana
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About Perry

Township in Indiana, United States
37,592Population
35.6 sq miArea
860 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of twenty townships in Allen County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 29,158, up from 18,170 in 2000.

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 16% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Wayne (57%), Huntertown (2%) and New Haven (2%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Fort Wayne
57%
Huntertown
2%
New Haven
2%
Eel River
2%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Indiana

22better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Orthopaedic Hospital at Parkview NorthFort Wayne · 1.6 mi · ER
Bowen Health- Washington Center RoadFort Wayne · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
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Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 46845, 46748, 46818 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% 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 17°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 20°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
82° / 60°Summer
63° / 42°Fall
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School Grade A

The public schools Perry’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 93% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#73Best public schoolsof 350 in IN
DistrictNorthwest Allen County SchoolsSchools6

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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Nearest: Dupont BranchFort Wayne · 3.1 miles · 60 hrs a week
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