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Perry, MO
City in Ralls County, Missouri.
Population
640
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
463
ZIP codes
0
Perry and its ZIP codes
Perry at a glance
- Perry is about 5.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,795 a year, 28% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,100 (51% below Missouri) and median rent is $550 a month.
Local data for Perry, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Perry, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,795
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$112,100
Median rent
$550/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
45.3
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (159), Irish Americans (30), Mexican Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ralls County. PPP loans are for Perry.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,049
3,607 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.8M
FY 2026, $8,383 per person
How people get to work
Perry, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Perry, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Perry, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Perry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FloridaVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| CenterCity | 9 mi | 0.4 |
| FarberCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| VandaliaCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| LaddoniaCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Rush HillVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Monroe CityCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| GossTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| New LondonCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| RensselaerVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| ParisCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| CurryvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| FrankfordCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HunnewellCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| VandiverVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Perry, MO in?
- Perry is in Ralls County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Perry, MO?
- About 640 people live in Perry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Perry?
- Nearby places include Florida (7.9 mi), Center (9 mi), Farber (12 mi), Vandalia (13 mi), Stoutsville (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023