WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Perry, IA

View of Perry, IA
Image credit: David Wilson / CC BY 2.0
Population
8,208
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
963 ft
Median Home Value
$121,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$931/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,910
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Perry in context.

OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityWaukee, Iowa20 miles away · 34,890 residents.

About Perry

Perry is a city in Dallas County, Iowa, situated along the North Raccoon River within the Des Moines metropolitan area. Laid out in 1869 and historically anchored by agricultural processing facilities like the Tyson Foods pork plant, the growing community of approximately 7,985 is served by the Perry Community School District for public education locally.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.5rating

Loading town details...