Perry, MO Economy


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Perry, MO is a small town located in central Missouri. It is home to several local businesses such as Perry Pharmacy, Jody's Auto Parts, and The Corner Cafe. Rent for a two bedroom apartment in Perry is much lower than the US average, coming in at $880 compared to the US 2 Bedroom Rent of $1,430. Grocery costs are also low in Perry with a Grocery Cost Index of 96 versus 100 in the US. This makes Perry an affordable option for those looking for an affordable cost of living.

Perry has an unemployment rate of 4.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Perry has seen the job market decrease by -1.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 19.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Perry
- The Sales Tax Rate for Perry is 6.7%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Perry is 5.9%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Perry
- The average income of a Perry resident is $22,601 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Perry resident is $39,792 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPerry, MissouriUnited States
  46
  -2.2%-6.2%
  19.9%33.5%
  6.7%6.2%
  5.4%4.6%
  $17,953$37,638
  $39,792$69,021
  $52,917$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.9%6.8%
  13.5%10.0%
  4.4%2.5%
  12.2%11.0%
  0.9%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  7.4%9.3%
  17.0%14.0%
  5.7%2.1%
  4.8%7.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  15.7%4.7%
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