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Perry

A city of 665 people in Missouri
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Outdoors in Perry

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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Gill Bridge, Spanning Lick Creek at County Road 181
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Gill Bridge, Spanning Lick Creek at County Road 181

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About Perry

City in Missouri, United States
665Population
1.3 sq miArea
696 ftElevation

Perry is a city in southwest Ralls County, Missouri, United States. The population was 665 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Town numbers

ZIP code63462
Living in Perry

Housing in Perry

$247K▲ 6.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Perry home is worth about $247,000, up 6.4% in a year, 8% below the Missouri typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Perry

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Not graded

Perry has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0
Property4
Reported in 20244
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Perry

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Hannibal (16%), Columbia (7%) and Mexico (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Hannibal
16%
Columbia
7%
Mexico
5%
Monroe City
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

Compared with Missouri

1better than MO·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hannibal Regional HospitalHannibal · 20.9 mi · ER
Clarity HealthcareMonroe City · 15.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Perry · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

54
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Perry →

Climate in Perry

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Perry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 19°.

39° / 22°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
66° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: Ralls County LibraryCenter · 8.8 miles · 47 hrs a week

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