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Perryville, MO


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Perryville, Missouri

Perryville, Missouri is 66 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Perry county. The population of the city is 7,667.

The People and Families of Perryville

In Perryville, about 54% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Perryville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perryville had a median family income of $43,072.

Political Inclinations

Among Perryville political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $550. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perryville Housing

Of the housing in Perryville, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Perryville, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 12%Perryville Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Perryville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Perryville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Perryville, MO

Comparing Perryville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women47
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Public Transportation Use79
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work47

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents84
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime65

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