Perry County, IN

County in Indiana, Midwest · ranked on 40 metrics

Rank among US counties

Perry County, IN is a county in Indiana with a population of 19,390 (1,843rd of 3,094). It ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 750th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,177th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,251st of 2,916). It ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,459th of 3,094), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,128th of 3,094), Median Household Income (1,935th of 3,093).

Population
19,390
1,843rd highest of 3,094
Density
50.8
1,446th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
1.2%
1,555th highest of 3,094
Area
382
2,558th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Indiana

At a glance

Median household income
$61,151
1,935th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$163,400
1,912th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$682
2,769th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.4%
2,213th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
15.0%
1,184th highest of 3,094
College degree
16.6%
2,459th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.5%
1,636th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.9%
2,027th highest of 2,916
Average commute
24 minutes
1,615th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
84.4%
2,128th highest of 3,094
Climate
55.9°F average
33°F in January, 77°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +29.8
64.0% Republican, 34.3% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 21 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$682
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 321st of 3,090
  2. Unemployment Rate (%)3.4%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 750th of 3,094
  3. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)8.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 861st of 2,916
  4. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 897th of 2,916
  5. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)24.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 984th of 2,916
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)35.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,096th of 3,094
  7. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$163,400
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,177th of 3,092
  8. Adults with Obesity (%)37.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,251st of 2,916
  9. Heating Degree Days per Year4,510
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,367th of 3,050
  10. Average Commute (Minutes)23.9
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,480th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)16.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,459th of 3,094
  2. Adults Who Smoke (%)18.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,211th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Depression (%)26.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,096th of 2,916
  4. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)84.4%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,128th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)18.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,949th of 2,916
  6. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.2%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,794th of 2,916
  7. Median Household Income$61,151
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,935th of 3,093
  8. Poverty Rate (%)15.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,911th of 3,094
  9. Adults with Diabetes (%)11.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,632nd of 2,916
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,232
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,692nd of 3,050

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Economics (51), weakest Health (49). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 16 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 13 of 16
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    Compared on 12 of 16
  3. Granville County, NC85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  4. Caswell County, NC85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16
  5. Atchison County, KS85% similar
    Compared on 12 of 16

Quick answers

What is the population of Perry County, IN?
Perry County, IN has a population of 19,390, 1,843rd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Perry County, IN rank best at?
Among US counties, Perry County, IN ranks best for Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 750th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,177th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,251st of 2,916).
Where does Perry County, IN rank worst?
Perry County, IN ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,459th of 3,094); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (2,128th of 3,094); Median Household Income (1,935th of 3,093).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Perry County, IN?
Rankodex ranks Perry County, IN on 40 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

40 metrics with a value for this place, in 10 topics