Perry, Illinois
Village · Population 305 · #1005 in Illinois
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About Perry
Perry, IL is a tiny community located in western Illinois with an estimated population of 305.
Perry holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 782 residents per square mile.
📰 Perry News Today
- Weekend closure of Illinois 14 in Perry County begins Aug. 21 - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Aug 18
- Illini Inquirer AM: Illini lose a WR, add a WR; Behind the Illini's new big screen 247Sports · Aug 13
- Bret Bielema's injury updates could hurt the depth of Illinois' receiving game Writing Illini · Aug 14
- Samford hires former Illinois head coach to lead softball program AL.com · Aug 12
- Gene Liehr Obituary (2026) - Perry, IL - Jacksonville Journal-Courier Legacy obituary · Aug 13
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What Makes Perry Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Perry — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Perry
- Griggsville-Perry Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)305
Rank in state#1005 of 1,294
Land area0.39 sq mi
Density782/sq mi
Coordinates39.7822, -90.7473