What are the schools like in Perry, AR?

School district data for Perry is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Perry?

The median household income in Perry, AR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.4%.

What is the weather like in Perry, AR?

Perry has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.4 inches.

Perry, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Perry, AR affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Perry is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $68,600 and the median rent is $750 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Perry, AR?

Perry has a violent crime rate of 430.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1281.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Perry, AR a Good Place to Live?

Perry is a small town of 305 in Arkansas, with a median household income of N/A and a 11.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Perry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Perry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Perry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.1

Perry's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Perry costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Perry, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$68,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$750	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Perry's violent crime rate is 430.4 per 100,000 residents — 13% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

430.4 /100k

Property Crime

1281.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Perry, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Perry sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 1.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Perry, AR
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	92.5°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	1.4"

Demographics

Metric	Perry, AR	National Avg
Population	305	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Perryville, AR 2 mi Oppelo, AR 4 mi Houston, AR 6 mi Adona, AR 6 mi Morrilton, AR 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Perry

Perry, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

72125

Perry vs Other Cities

Perry, AR vs Perryville, AR Perry, AR vs Oppelo, AR Perry, AR vs Houston, AR Perry, AR vs Adona, AR Perry, AR vs Morrilton, AR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry, AR affordable or expensive?

Perry's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Perry roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $68,600 and median rent is $750/month.

What is the crime rate in Perry, AR?

Perry's violent crime rate is 430.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1281.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Perry?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Perry, AR a good place to live?

Perry, AR has a population of 305, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Perry?

Perry averages 50.0°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 1.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Perry?

Perry, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72125.

What is the population of Perry?

The population of Perry, Arkansas is 305 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Perry?

Key numbers for living in Perry: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $68,600, median household income N/A, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Perry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.