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Perry, OK


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Perry, Oklahoma

Perry, Oklahoma is 45 miles N of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 58 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is in Noble county. The population of the city is 5,230.

The People and Families of Perry

In Perry, about 58% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Perry.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Perry had a median family income of $37,731. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of Perry.

Political Inclinations

Among Perry political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $3,600. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Perry Housing

Of the housing in Perry, approximately 68% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Perry, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

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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