The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Perry county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 78.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 33.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 57% and the area covered by water is 1.3%. The overall influence score for Perry is 8.
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Perry County is located in south-central Illinois and has a population of 22,350. The county is predominately rural and agricultural, with the majority of residents living in small towns and farming communities. The median household income is $48,735 and the median home value is $112,500. Nearly 10% of residents live below the poverty line.
The county is mostly Caucasian (91%), with smaller percentages of African Americans (4%), Hispanics (2%), and other races (3%). The largest employers in Perry County are healthcare, retail trade, and manufacturing.
The climate in Perry County tends to be humid and hot during the summer months, with temperatures ranging from the mid-80s to the mid-90s. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures typically ranging from the mid-20s to the low-30s. Snowfall averages around 20 inches per year.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240