Perry, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Perry is a community in Dallas County, Iowa, home to about 7,985 people spread across 5.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $35,580 a year, and a typical home is worth about $121,400. About 26.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 96.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Perry ranks number 50 of 1,017 in population, number 429 in median household income, number 467 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Perry typically top out near 85°F in July, while January nights average about 10°F. The area sees roughly 38 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bouton, IA | 4.4 mi. | 168 |
| 2. | Minburn, IA | 6.5 mi. | 354 |
| 3. | Dawson, IA | 6.6 mi. | 102 |
| 4. | Berkley, IA | 7.6 mi. | 5 |
| 5. | Rippey, IA | 8.6 mi. | 196 |
| 6. | Woodward, IA | 8.9 mi. | 977 |
| 7. | Jamaica, IA | 11.0 mi. | 189 |
| 8. | Dallas Center, IA | 12.0 mi. | 2,161 |
What is the population of Perry, Iowa?
Perry has a population of about 7,985 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Perry, Iowa in?
Perry is located in Dallas County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Perry, Iowa?
The median home value in Perry is about $121,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Perry, Iowa?
The median personal income in Perry is about $35,580 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Perry, Iowa?
Since 1950, 60 tornadoes have been recorded in Dallas County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Perry, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 85 degrees and January lows about 10 degrees, with around 38 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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