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Perry

#9 in Best Places to Retire in Oklahoma
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Oklahoma
  • 4 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Perry is a town in Oklahoma with a population of 5,006. Perry is in Noble County. Living in Perry offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Perry there are a lot of parks. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Perry and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Perry are above average.
    Population
    5,006

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $84,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $750
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      142.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      20.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      387.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,263.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      61.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      33%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      13%

    Working in Perry

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $49,099
    National
    $55,322
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      We have lived in Perry, OK for 20+ years. We love the town and people! This town has a very rich heritage! This is one of the starting places for the Cherokee Strip Landrun. There is a museum with a one-room school house where schools around Oklahoma come to allow their students to have this amazing experience. The downtown area of Perry has very historic buildings along with the new which have replaced older structures which had deteriorated over the 100+ years of their existence. The city itself has several companies which support the population. The only downfall which we have experienced in this city is the continued rise in the city utilities. These utilities are among the highest in Oklahoma. There has been a renewed interest in bringing new businesses into a declining economy which has stimulated some growth in the town. Overall the atmosphere in the town is very welcoming and friendly. This is a wonderful community in which to raise children or even to retire!
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      The people here are stuck in the small town era. Everyone either works at Ditch Witch or their significant other works there. I would really love to see more money put into downtown to see more business and money coming into the town. Taxes and bills ran by the city is way too expensive for anyone to truly live here, you live paycheck to paycheck. And good luck trying to leave Perry, you can't ever find a job you're qualified for because Perry doesn't give you experience. There needs to be a bigger business to come into this town and give it life and bring more people in.
      My immediate neighbors are very friendly. The town is very safe for being located on the interstate.