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Perry, OK


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Perry, Oklahoma

Introduction to Perry, Oklahoma

Perry, Oklahoma is 45 miles N of Edmond, Oklahoma and 58 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Noble County. The population of the city is 5,230.

Perry History

Perry was first settled in 1893. At that time it was a part of the Cherokee Outlet. In fact, the city was named after a member of the Cherokee Strip Commission named J.A. Perry. Before adopting its present name, it was known as Wharton and served as a train station. The city is the county seat of Noble County.

Perry and nearby Attractions

  • Cherokee Strip Museum
  • Oklahoma Botanical Garden & Arboretum
  • Sheerar Museum
  • Jim Thorpe House
  • Stillwater Childrens Museum
  • Great Salt Plains State Park

Things To Do In Perry

Perry has a number of parks and playgrounds including the Brookwood Park, Lions Park, Rotary Park and Dauman Park. The Cherokee Strip Museum provides insights into the history of this area. One can even plan a day trip to the Oklahoma Botanical Garden & Arboretum, the Great Salt Plains State Park or the Jim Thorpe House from Perry. Local celebrations include the Cherokee Strip Celebration, Springfest and the Rural Heritage Festival.

Perry Transportation

Will Rogers World is the nearest major airport.

Perry Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Langston University, the University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPerry Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Perry Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Perry Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Perry Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 16%Perry Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Perry Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Perry, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population57
Racial Diversity57
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
People in Middle Class or Better39
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work69
Public Transportation Use13
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime65

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