Perry, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 309 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -29.3%
 
Males: 148  (48.2%)
Females: 161  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

54.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62362.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,453 (it was $26,458 in 2000)
Perry:

$35,453
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,211 (it was $20,383 in 2000)

Perry village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,766 (it was $36,000 in 2000)
Perry:

$69,766
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $72,175; detached houses: $81,899; mobile homes: $36,292

Median gross rent in 2022: $520.

March 2022 cost of living index in Perry: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.0%
(20.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Perry, IL (2022)
    • 26294.2%White alone
    • 72.5%Two or more races
    • 51.8%Hispanic

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Perry, Illinois as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Perry is 162 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (23.7%), American (20.0%), Irish (17.0%), English (14.8%), Welsh (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/10/1901

Elevation: 590 feet

Land area: 0.38 square miles.

Population density: 809 people per square mile   (low).

Perry, Illinois map

5 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.8%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,106 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,138 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (58.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (84.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (214.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Griggsville, IL (2.3 miles ),
Valley City, IL (2.7 miles),
New Salem, IL (2.7 miles),
Naples, IL (2.7 miles),
Versailles, IL (2.9 miles ),
Baylis, IL (3.1 miles ),
Meredosia, IL (3.2 miles ),
Bluffs, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.78 N, Longitude: 90.74 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Perry, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Perry, IL in 2022
Perry satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $187,500
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2014: 4 buildings, average cost: $248,100
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $160,200
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $85,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Perry, IL residents
Average permit cost in Perry, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Perry, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.3%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Public administration (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (15.4%)
  • Repair & maintenance (12.8%)
  • Construction (9.0%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Food (6.4%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Chemicals (5.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (16.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.0%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.0%)
  • Private households (6.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Perry, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (9.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (16.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Child care workers (9.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.0%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.5%)
  • Financial managers (4.5%)

Average climate in Perry, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Perry-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 50% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 22.3 miles away from the Perry village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/13/1995, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 47.0 miles away from the village center injured 45 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Perry-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 260% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 178.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 178.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 166.9 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 192.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 202.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 179.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pike County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 4, Snows: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Perry topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Perry:

  • PIKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT (Home Health Center, about 13 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • KEPLEY HOUSE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • PITTSFIELD MANOR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • EASTSIDE HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; PITTSFIELD, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-MOUNT STERLING (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; MOUNT STERLING, IL)

Airports located in Perry:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Perry:

  • Western Illinois University (about 48 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 61 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 61 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 65 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Lindenwood University (about 70 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • St Charles Community College (about 71 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 75 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

Public elementary/middle school in Perry:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: North Pike Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Perry-McCord Cemetery (1), Wilson - Perry McCord Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Pike County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

63.5%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Perry (2011 data):

  • Prairie State Bank and Trust: Perry Facility at Route 107 And Main Street, branch established on 1982/03/25. Info updated 2011/12/20: Bank assets: $633.0 mil, Deposits: $566.9 mil, headquarters in Mount Zion, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 21 total offices, Holding Company: American Central Bancorporation, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Perry:

Marital status in Perry, IL
  • Never married: 30.4%
  • Now married: 34.6%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 15.9%
  • Divorced: 16.9%

For population 25 years and over in Perry:

  • High school or higher: 96.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Perry, IL (based on Pike County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,38334
Mainline Protestant1,77816
Catholic3641
Other2222
None9,683-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Pike County:

3.00 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Pike County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 11
This county:

6.60 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 15
Pike County:

9.00 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Pike County:

9.1%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

7.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Perry:

65.4%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

67.2%
State:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Perry:

27.0
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

16.6%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.4
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

38.1%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Here:

69.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Perry:

82.6%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Perry, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$12,047
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$3,051
Parks and Recreation 0$0 3$2,996
Totals for Government 0$0 17$18,095

Perry government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $96,000 ($310.68)
    Central Staff Services: $63,000 ($203.88)
    General - Other: $52,000 ($168.28)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($119.74)
    Police Protection: $12,000 ($38.83)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $44,000 ($142.39)

Perry government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $32,000 ($103.56)
    Sewerage: $22,000 ($71.20)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $32,000 ($103.56)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($3.24)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $79,000 ($255.66)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $74,000 ($239.48)
    Highways: $10,000 ($32.36)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($45.31)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($22.65)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.24)

Perry government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $629,000 ($2035.60)

Strongest AM radio stations in Perry:

  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Perry:

  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WPWQ (106.7 FM; MOUNT STERLING, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • WKXQ (92.5 FM; RUSHVILLE, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Perry:

  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)

Perry fatal accident list:

Aug 19, 2005 04:24 PM, Sr-107, 5, Lat: 39.779350, Lon: -90.738100, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
Sep 18, 1995 07:34 AM, Maine St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 190ft / 58.3mTotal length
  • $102,000Total costs
  • 6,725Total average daily traffic
  • 1,052Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,194Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Perry, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Perry, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Perry)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • HWY 104 AND 107, 42278 Hwy 104 -- 673338 (Lat: 39.809583 Lon: -90.734611), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 93.9 m, Call Sign: WQGZ914,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 06/06/2007, Expiration Date: 06/06/2017, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • Perry Water Tower, Ann St. North Of Maine St. (Lat: 39.783583 Lon: -90.747667), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30 m, Call Sign: WQRM385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/18/2013, Expiration Date: 06/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2023, Certifier: Alan G Kraus Mr, Registrant: Irhn, 1120 E. Diehl Road Suite 140, Naperville, IL 60563, Phone: (815) 753-8945, Fax: (815) 753-8940, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0PPS, Licensee ID: L00667302, Grant Date: 03/28/2023, Expiration Date: 04/08/2033, Certifier: Joseph E Cox, Registrant: Joseph E Cox, 100 South George Street, Perry, IL 62362


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: WAYNE MOUNTAIN 1 PASSENGER J3 CUB (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
    N-Number: 270WM, N270WM, N-270WM, Serial Number: 13-49WM, Certificate Issue Date: 03/01/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne V Mountain, Po Box 66, Perry, IL 62362
  • Aircraft: MOUNTAIN WAYNE V CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582DCDI-99 (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 346MM, N346MM, N-346MM, Serial Number: CH2-0205-2595, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 07/02/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Wayne V Mountain, Po Box 66, Perry, IL 62362

Most common first names in Perry, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary877.1 years
John781.9 years
Charles576.4 years
George580.2 years
Margaret585.6 years
Robert577.2 years
Roy585.6 years
William475.8 years
Mildred489.0 years
Helen390.0 years
Most common last names in Perry, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1483.6 years
Thiele1074.5 years
Read782.8 years
Bradbury686.0 years
Lackscheide671.6 years
Liehr583.8 years
Lipcaman570.6 years
Elledge580.0 years
Secrest581.2 years
Sweeting584.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Perry, IL
  • 58.3%Utility gas
  • 28.7%Electricity
  • 8.7%Wood
  • 2.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Perry, IL
  • 57.1%Utility gas
  • 31.4%Electricity
  • 5.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.7%No fuel used


Perry compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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