Perry County , Tennessee
Population: 8,561 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $50,489 Home $113,800 Rent $747/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,561 residents, Perry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike.
$50,489
Median Income
household
$113,800
Home Value
median
$747/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $50,489 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,563 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| Median Home Value | $113,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $747/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,561 |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 12.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
16.4%
Diabetes
23.6%
Smoking
44.6%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
30.2%
Depression
38.5%
Insufficient Sleep
77.9%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 33.4 · 33th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
60.15
🌀 Hurricane
42.18
🔥 Wildfire
7.82
❄️ Winter Storm
9.33
🌍 Earthquake
72.49
☀️ Drought
28.37
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