Perry County, KY

County in Kentucky, South · ranked on 32 metrics

Rank among US counties

Perry County, KY is a county in Kentucky with a population of 26,305 (1,562nd of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (133rd of 3,092), Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,151st of 3,094). It ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,984th of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,973rd of 3,093), Median Income (1,880th of 2,000).

Population
26,305
1,562nd highest of 3,094
Density
77.4
1,103rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
-7.28%
2,979th highest of 3,094
Area
340
2,668th highest of 3,094
Region
South
Kentucky

At a glance

Median household income
$42,181
2,973rd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$91,800
2,960th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$798
2,073rd highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.9%
613th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
26.8%
111th highest of 3,094
College degree
14.8%
2,730th highest of 3,094
Average commute
25 minutes
1,388th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
88.7%
1,151st highest of 3,094
Climate
55.8°F average
35°F in January, 75°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +59.5
79.2% Republican, 19.7% Democratic

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Percentile on 12 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 Home Value (Capped at $2M)$91,800
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    133rd of 3,092
  2. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$798
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,008th of 3,090
  3. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)88.7%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,151st of 3,094
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year4,383
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,299th of 3,050
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,058
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,429th of 3,050
  6. Average Commute (Minutes)24.8
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,707th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Poverty Rate (%)26.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,984th of 3,094
  2. Median Household Income$42,181
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,973rd of 3,093
  3. Median Income$42,181
    Poorest Counties
    1,880th of 2,000
  4. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)14.8%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,730th of 3,094
  5. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,691st of 3,094
  6. Unemployment Rate (%)4.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,418th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (35), weakest Economics (35). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 15 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Johnson County, KY91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  2. Powell County, KY90% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  3. Floyd County, KY89% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  4. Knox County, KY88% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15
  5. Letcher County, KY87% similar
    Compared on 11 of 15

Quick answers

What is the population of Perry County, KY?
Perry County, KY has a population of 26,305, 1,562nd among 3,094 US counties.
What does Perry County, KY rank best at?
Among US counties, Perry County, KY ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (133rd of 3,092); Homes with Broadband Internet (%) (1,151st of 3,094).
Where does Perry County, KY rank worst?
Perry County, KY ranks lowest for Poverty Rate (%) (2,984th of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,973rd of 3,093); Median Income (1,880th of 2,000).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Perry County, KY?
Rankodex ranks Perry County, KY on 32 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

32 metrics with a value for this place, in 11 topics