About Perry
Set in the central part of Iowa, Perry is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 8,046.
Officially, Perry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,390 residents per square mile.
📰 Perry News Today
- John Ray Baxter Obituary August 13, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 13
- Edward Joseph Carney, 85, of Perry Raccoon Valley Radio · Aug 17
- National Democrats target Iowa congressional districts in House flip push with millions in spending KTIV · Aug 5
- Edward Joseph Carney Obituary August 15, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Aug 15
- Lee Greimann Obituary (2026) - Perry, IA - Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory - Perry Chapel Legacy obituary · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Perry Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Perry — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 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 8,046.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Perry
- Hy-Vee Deli
- Metro Buffet — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Forest Park Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Perry
- Caboose Park reviews ★
- Fazel Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pattee Park reviews ★
- Perkins Park reviews ★
- Wiese Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Perry
- Perry Elementary
- Perry High School
- Perry Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Dallas County Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,046
Rank in state#50 of 940
Land area5.79 sq mi
Density1,390/sq mi
Coordinates41.8379, -94.0932