Perry, Iowa

Population 7,828

Perry is located in Dallas County, IA. The population is 7,828, making Perry the 2nd largest city in Dallas County.

There are 3 public schools in Perry with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Perry is very low , and there are 18 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Perry is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Perry property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Perry include Spring Valley Township, Bouton and Union Township.

Perry Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 13.3%

Crime Rate

40.16% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 54
  • Violent Crimes: 270
  • Robbery: 13
  • Burglary: 229
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 943

Registered Offenders

41.12% Higher than national avg.
  • 18 offenders in Perry
  • 22.99 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 68
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Perry, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Perry's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
1 Private School

St Patrick School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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18 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Perry, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Perry, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $570
  • 1 Bedroom: $670
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,190

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Perry, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Perry, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Perry, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 18.2°
  • February 24.1°
  • March 37.8°
  • April 49.42°
  • May 64.27°
  • June 71.43°
  • July 74.58°
  • August 71.1°
  • September 62.82°
  • October 51.28°
  • November 38.5°
  • December 25.73°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Perry, IA

Earthquakes
Perry, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Perry, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Perry, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Perry, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Perry, IA: $42,177

Unemployment

Unemployment in Perry is 2.1%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.28%
White Collar - 39.72%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • David Young

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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