Perry County , Kentucky
Population: 27,847 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,261 Home $90,700 Rent $795/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 27,847 residents, Perry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.
$45,261
Median Income
household
$90,700
Home Value
median
$795/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,261 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,062 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.5% |
| Median Home Value | $90,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $795/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.8% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 27,847 |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.2% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 73.2 · 73th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
33.91
🌀 Hurricane
44.35
🔥 Wildfire
77.93
❄️ Winter Storm
66.93
🌍 Earthquake
49.62
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