Perry, IA is a small city located in Dallas County, Iowa. It has a population of 7,572 which makes it the fifth-largest city in the county. Despite its size, Perry is well connected with the rest of the county and state by public transportation. The local bus service is provided by Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART). This system provides daily bus services to Perry as well as other nearby towns in Dallas County. Additionally, there is an interurban bus service which links Perry to other major cities such as Des Moines. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicles, there are several highways that pass through Perry including I-35 and US-169 which make traveling easier. There are also two airports located within a 50 mile radius of Perry’s center - Des Moines International Airport and Ankeny Regional Airport. All these transportation options make getting around Perry and nearby areas convenient for everyone.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Perry takes 19.1 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Perry get to work:
- 81.4% drive their own car alone
- 12.6% carpool with others
- 1.4% work from home
- 0.1% take mass transit