Perry County , Missouri
Population: 18,947 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $63,356 Home $189,400 Rent $923/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 18,947 residents, Perry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Missouri and neighboring counties alike.
$63,356
Median Income
household
$189,400
Home Value
median
$923/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $63,356 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,616 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% |
| Median Home Value | $189,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $923/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 18,947 |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 22.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.0%
Obesity
12.5%
Diabetes
17.5%
Smoking
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
29.1%
No Physical Activity
25.9%
Depression
39.2%
Insufficient Sleep
75.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 46.2 · 46th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
58.27
🌀 Hurricane
35.96
🔥 Wildfire
17.05
❄️ Winter Storm
60.41
🌍 Earthquake
87.69
☀️ Drought
36.67
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