Perry

Houston County, Georgia

Population 170K |Median income $80,698 |1 hospital

Population

169,649

Houston County

Median Income

$80,698

+19% vs avg

Median Home Value

$219,800

-3% vs avg

Median Age

36.3

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

170K+18%

Median Income

$80,698+47%

Median Home Value

$219,800+65%

Poverty Rate

11.1%-27%

Unemployment

4.8%-53%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,208/mo

Poverty Rate

11.1% -22% vs avg

Unemployment 4.8%

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.5%

Work From Home 10.3%

Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 53.7%

African American 32.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%

Asian 3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration

44.2%

Obesity

39.7%

High Blood Pressure

38.7%

Physical Inactivity

24.8%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.1%

Binge Drinking

14.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

13.1%

Diabetes

13.1%

Current Smoking

13%

Lack of Health Insurance

11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.1%

Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

5.5%

Stroke

3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

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Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

EMORY HOUSTON HOSPITAL WARNER ROBINS

WARNER ROBINS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Perry Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Hazard Reduction Burn Underway in Wedding Bells State Forest Near Woolgoolga

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeast Alabama, Florida Panhandle, and Southwest Georgia

NOAA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 7h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Perry, GA? ▼

Perry, GA has a population of 169,649 people, located in Houston County, Georgia.

What is the median household income in Perry? ▼

The median household income in Perry, GA is $80,698 per year. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

What is the median home value in Perry? ▼

The median home value in Perry, GA is $219,800. Median rent is $1,208/month.

What are the top health concerns in Perry? ▼

The top health indicators in Perry include Short Sleep Duration (44.2%), Obesity (39.7%), High Blood Pressure (38.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Perry? ▼

Perry has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Perry? ▼

The median age in Perry, GA is 36.3 years. 32.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Perry, GA is located in Houston County, Georgia. With a population of 170K and a median household income of $80,698, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Perry area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Houston County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.