Why visit Perry
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Old Perry Post Office, Old Taylor County Jail, Glenn Ratliff Memorial Park Taylor County Sports Complex and Forest Capital Museum State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 43°F.
Weather in Perry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Perry
Perry is a city and the county seat of Taylor County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Perry had a population of 6,898. The city was named for Madison Perry, fourth governor of the state of Florida and a Confederate colonel during the American Civil War.
From the Wikipedia article Perry, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Old Perry Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
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Old Taylor County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Perry, Florida
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Glenn Ratliff Memorial Park Taylor County Sports Complex
Park · 2.5 mi
1685 US Highway 19, Perry
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes18
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
2144 South Bryon Butler Parkway, Perry
Mo-Sa 06:00-24:00; Su 07:00-24:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.4 mi
1864 South Jeffersion Street, Perry
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay5
History
In 1922, Perry was a very small town of fewer than 2,000 people. During this time, a murder happened and three people were lynched for the crimes. Private retribution against the suspected families and those that gave them support ensued. The Perry Massacre occurred in Perry on the 14th and 15 December 1922, during which whites hanged Charles Wright and attacked the blacks of Perry after the murder of a white schoolteacher. On the day following Wright's lynching two more black men were shot and hanged; whites then burned the town's black school, Masonic lodge, church, amusement hall, and several families' homes.
Firefighters battling a blaze at a natural gas plant in August 1998 were injured when an explosion ripped through the area, sending a mammoth fireball into the sky. The flames destroyed at least six houses and several vehicles and forced the evacuation of 100 homes within two miles of the plant. Four firefighters were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
In August 2023, Hurricane Idalia impacted Florida. Perry was in the path of the storm and suffered damage across the city, and just a year and a few weeks later in late September 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry as a Category 4-strength storm, causing major damage and loss of power.
From the History section of Perry, Florida on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship22
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare2
Map of Perry
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 43°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 69°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 56°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 74°F | 8.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 70°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 51°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Perry (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Taylor County has had 35 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Foley Airport (FPY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Greenville 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Mayo 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Madison 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Monticello 35 mi northwest, about 56 min by car
- Live Oak 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Cross City 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jasper 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tallahassee 47 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Crawfordville 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bradfordville 49 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Perry City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hometown Furniture, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Turner's Feed & Seed, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cribbs & Sons Auto Parts, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- NAPA Auto Parts, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old EZServe on Old Dixie Highway, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Champions First Credit Union, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CVS Pharmacy, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marathon on South Jefferson Street (US221), Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ragans Ace Hardware, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CVS Pharmacy - Perry, FL, Winnebaggo, CC0
- Georgia and Florida Railway spur crossing Duval Street, Perry, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of God, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jay's Pharmacy, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fast Mart Wing House, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fast Mart, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cashway Building Products, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glorious Rain Church of God of Prophecy, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Family Dollar, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taylor County Community Bank, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Home Baptist Church, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perry, Florida Post Office, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Post Office, Perry, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Advanced Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SH Gun & Pawn and Catalina's Pizza at Perry Plaza, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia and Florida Railway spur crossing Willow Street, Perry, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yarbrough Tire, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Georgia and Florida Railway spur crossing Bryant Street, Perry, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boardwalk at Rosehead Park, Perry, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grand Pavilion at Rosehead Park, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southern Pipe & Supply, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peters Primitive Baptist Church, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Coast Federal Credit Union, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Signage at US27-221 and US19-98 in Perry, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perry Station (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perry whistle posts, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunoco on Byron Butler Parkway, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Discount Pool & Spa Supply, Perry, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dollar Tree, Perry, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Perry FL old post office02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5
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