Perry County
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Perry County, set in central Pennsylvania, offers a blend of rural charm, historic towns, and picturesque landscapes. Visitors can enjoy outdoor recreation, classic small-town hospitality, and easy access to the Susquehanna River and Appalachian Trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
45,842
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.40°, -77.26°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
52
Traffic Safety
76
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,120
Local Cost
$1,402
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-2.0°C
Record High
38.3°C
Record Low
-25.3°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1079 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAR
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.