Perry County, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
35,474 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,737 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$539 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbus Metro Area
3
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Columbus Metro Area
5
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 28
Feb 2 5 31
Mar 2 2 40
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 0 42
Dec 2 3 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 4%

Schools

New Lexington High School
2 miles, SE 2.3 star
New Lexington Middle School
2 miles, SE 3.7 star
New Lexington Elementary School
2 miles, SE 2.3 star

Colleges

Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
18 miles, W 2.3 star
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
19 miles, NE 2.3 star
Zane State College
19 miles, NE 1.4 star
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
19 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Hocking Valley Community Hospital
17 miles, SW 3.2 star
Fairfield Medical Center
18 miles, W 4.1 star
Genesis Hospital
20 miles, NE 4.1 star
Licking Memorial Hospital
24 miles, N 3.2 star

Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
37 miles, NW 1 star
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
91 miles, NE 1.4 star