Perry township, Ohio
Perry township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Perry township is a geographic entity located in Pickaway County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,325. The land area covers 36.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,325 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±8.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 552 | ±113 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 609 | ±119 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 552 | ±113 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 57 | ±33 |
| Median Home Value | $167,400 | ±$36,920 |
| Median Gross Rent | $856 | ±$243 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,000 | ±$26,485 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,454 | ±$5,125 |
| Poverty Rate | 20% | ±14.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 290 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±7.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 622 | ±154 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80.3% | ±12.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PERRY
GUS Population: 1,306 (2024)
ID: 173144
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
24920 LOCUST GROVE RD, WILLIAMSPORT OH 43164-9780
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GUS Population: 62,158 (2024)
ID: 191154
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDENT
139 W FRANKLIN ST, CIRCLEVILLE OH 43113-1681
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Perry | PK-04 | Perry, OH | |
| Regular School Perry | 09-12 | Perry, OH | |
| Regular School Perry | 05-08 | Perry, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Frankfort, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Frankfort, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Frankfort, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Washington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Chillicothe, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ohio Christian University
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1476 Lancaster Pike, Circleville, OH, 43113-9487 |
7404748896
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HOWARD S YOUNG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 167 SPRINGFIELD ST, FRANKFORT, OH, 45628 |
(740) 702-4175
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Pickaway Ross Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 17.3 mi away | 1410 Industrial Drive, Chillicothe, OH, 45601-1038 |
740642120031288
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MT STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 60 W. COLUMBUS ST., MT. STERLING, OH, 43143 |
(740) 869-2430
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Hair Academy
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College Vocational | 19.0 mi away | 62 Consumer Center Drive, Chillicothe, OH, 45601-2667 |
7407744247
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MT STERLING PUBLIC LIBRARY BS
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Library | 11.7 mi away | 60 W COLUMBUS ST, MT STERLING, OH, 43143 |
(740) 869-2430
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Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
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College | 19.1 mi away | 101 University Drive, Chillicothe, OH, 45601-0629 |
7407747200
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CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 127 S. NORTH ST., WASHINGTON CH, OH, 43160 |
(740) 335-2540
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PICKAWAY CNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 1160 NORTH COURT STREET, CIRCLEVILLE, OH, 43113 |
(740) 477-1644
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PICKAWAY CNTY DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 1160 NORTH COURT STREET, CIRCLEVILLE, OH, 43113 |
(740) 477-1644
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH US, located 11.5 miles from Perry township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 19.6° | 27.8° | 3.01" | 7.9" |
| February | 39.9° | 21.9° | 30.9° | 2.53" | 3.7" |
| March | 50.2° | 29.6° | 39.9° | 3.76" | 2.8" |
| April | 63.8° | 39.5° | 51.6° | 4.06" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.0° | 50.5° | 61.8° | 4.45" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.7° | 59.6° | 70.1° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.5° | 62.9° | 73.2° | 3.95" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.3° | 61.1° | 71.7° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.2° | 53.9° | 65.5° | 2.69" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.7° | 42.3° | 54.0° | 2.69" | 0.2" |
| November | 51.8° | 31.9° | 41.9° | 2.78" | 0.7" |
| December | 40.7° | 25.1° | 32.9° | 3.19" | 2.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Holland village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| Clarksburg village | Village | 4.5 mi | — |
| Williamsport village | Village | 5.1 mi | — |
| Pancoastburg CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Frankfort village | Village | 10.4 mi | — |
| Bloomingburg village | Village | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3912962008. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.