The Town FilesPerry County, Illinois
20,639 people. The median home is worth $112,600 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $62,118.
Towns in Perry County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin | 5,827 | $83,100 | $54,409 | 41.1 |
| Pinckneyville | 5,066 | $133,500 | $69,583 | 38.8 |
People and housing
| Perry County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $728 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,118 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
4,622 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,313 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 741 storm events in Perry County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Perry County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| May 6, 1996 | Severe Storm | DR-1112: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).