About Perry
Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Perry is a close-knit town counting 7,306 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Perry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 781 residents per square mile.
📰 Perry News Today
- Taylor County deputies identify homicide victim as 26-year-old Leneir Britt of Perry wtwcfox · Aug 14
- Garrett Heath Dixon Obituary (2026) - Perry, FL - Burns Funeral Home of Perry Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Hillsborough Republicans vie to try to defeat Kathy Castor after 20 years in Congress Florida Phoenix · Aug 7
- Perry Florida Saltwater Fishing On A Windy Day! (Redfish And Speckled Trout Fishing) Alexandre Carrier (LWoCp0psoE) Mshale · Aug 13
- Byron Donalds says he won’t back down on ‘cultural differences’ with David Jolly Watermark Out News · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Perry Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Perry — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,306.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Perry
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Casa Grande — mexican
- Country Kitchen Gas Station
- Courthouse Cafe — coffee shop (café)
- Deal's Famous Oyster House — seafood
- Goodman's Real Pit BBQ — barbecue
- Huddle House — american
- Jin Jin #12 Chinese Restaraunt — chinese
- Pouncey's Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Forest Capital Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Perry
- Forest Capital Museum State Park reviews ★
- Glenn Ratliff Memorial Park Taylor County Sports Complex reviews ★
- South Side Park reviews ★
- Perry Pavilion and Park reviews ★
- Perry Splash Pad reviews ★
- Rosehead Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Perry
- TAYLOR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- TAYLOR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- TAYLOR COUNTY JAIL SERVICES
- TAYLOR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
- TAYLOR COUNTY PRE-K
- TAYLOR COUNTY PRIMARY SCHOOL
- TAYLOR PAEC K-12
- TAYLOR PAEC VIRTUAL FRANCHISE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Doctors Memorial Hospital Inc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,306
Rank in state#197 of 411
Land area9.35 sq mi
Density781/sq mi
Coordinates30.1090, -83.5823