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Perry, IA


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Perry, Iowa

Perry, Iowa is 28 miles SW of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 102 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Dallas county. The city is part of the Des Moines metro area. The population of Perry is 7,633.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 53% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Perry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $41,771.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Perry, 94% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Perry makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

Perry strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyPerry Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Perry Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Perry, IA

Comparing Perry to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity710
Senior Citizens74
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty42
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times86
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Rents72
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime53

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