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Perry

A township of 2,549 people in Hocking County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Perry

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Conserved land1.5%394 of 26,808 acres
Trails2.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1155 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Perry

Township in Ohio, US
2,408Population
42.1 sq miArea
784 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of the eleven townships of Hocking County, Ohio, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 2,408.

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Living in Perry

Work & commute in Perry

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (9%), Lancaster (8%) and Pickaway (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Columbus
9%
Lancaster
8%
Pickaway
6%
Circleville
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

10worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hocking Valley Community HospitalLogan · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Hopewell Health Centers - LoganLogan · 12.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43135, 43149, 43102 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

53
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 24°Winter
63° / 41°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
65° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Perry →

Perry’s library

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Laurelville Branch16240 Maple Street · part of Logan-Hocking County District Library
E-books43 hrs a week
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