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Perry, KS
City in Jefferson County, Kansas.
Population
1,069
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,427
ZIP codes
0
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 40 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,375 a year, 11% more than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 (20% below Kansas) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Perry, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,375
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$174,000
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
79.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Irish Americans (145), Mexican Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,326
3,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,812
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $8,003 per person
How people get to work
Perry, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
48
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LecomptonCity | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| LawrenceCity | 8.9 mi | 34.6 |
| GrantvilleCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| OskaloosaCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| TecumsehCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| OzawkieCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MeridenCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| McLouthCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| TonganoxieCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| TopekaCity | 17 mi | 61.9 |
| EudoraCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| WinchesterCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Valley FallsCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| LinwoodCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| WakarusaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, KS in?
- Perry is in Jefferson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Perry, KS?
- About 1,069 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Lecompton (2.1 mi), Williamstown (3 mi), Lawrence (8.9 mi), Grantville (9.3 mi), Oskaloosa (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023