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Perry

A township of 1,011 people in Putnam County, Ohio
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Conserved land1.6%308 of 19,228 acres
Trails1.9 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Perry

Township in Ohio, US
1,011Population
30.2 sq miArea
689 ftElevation

Perry Township is one of the fifteen townships of Putnam County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,011 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Perry for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (10%), Defiance (7%) and Lima (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Ottawa
10%
Defiance
7%
Lima
5%
Kalida
4%
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Health in Perry

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 40% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

7better than OH

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

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Care nearby

Mercy Health - Defiance HospitalDefiance · 16.2 mi · ER
Defiance Community Health CenterDefiance · 17.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45827, 45831, 45873 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Perry →

Natural hazards in Perry

64
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Perry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter
60° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Continental BranchContinental · 3 miles · 27 hrs a week
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Wikimedia Commons · Map: The original uploader was Frank12 at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0

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