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Perry

A township of 2,767 people in Morrow County, Ohio
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About Perry

Township in Ohio, US
1,971Population
20.9 sq miArea
1,335 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of the sixteen townships of Morrow County, Ohio, United States. At the 2020 census the township's population was 1,971 people.

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Living in Perry

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (13%), Mansfield (8%) and Mount Gilead (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.

Columbus
13%
Mansfield
8%
Mount Gilead
5%
Galion
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Perry →

Health in Perry

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 56% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Ohio

3worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohiohealth Morrow County HospitalMount Gilead · 10.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Morrow Family Health CenterMount Gilead · 9.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43019, 44813, 43338 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

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Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Perry

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Perry has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 20°Winter
60° / 38°Spring
81° / 59°Summer
62° / 41°Fall
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Perry’s library

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Perry Cook Memorial Public Library7406 County Road 242 · part of Perry Cook Memorial Public Library
Fine-freeE-books47 hrs a week
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