Why visit Perry
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 17 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Middle Georgia Technical College and New Perry Hotel.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 36°F.
Weather in Perry
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About Perry
Perry is a city in Houston and Peach Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the county seat of Houston County. As of the 2020 census, Perry had a population of 20,624. An estimate in 2019 put the population at 17,894.
From the Wikipedia article Perry, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
New Perry Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic hotel in Georgia, US
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Barbara Calhoun Park
Park · 1.9 mi
Tennis courts, Archery Range, and a playground in the middle of the walking track.
Restaurants and cafes27
15 more on the map.
History
Founded in 1823 as Wattsville, the town was located near the center of Houston County and served as its courthouse. The name was soon changed to honor Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the War of 1812. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated the town on December 9, 1824. The original city limit was a circle, one mile in diameter, except where bounded on the north by Big Indian Creek.
Antebellum industry in Perry included gristmills, sawmills, and cotton gins. The Houston Home Journal began publishing in 1870. Cotton was the most significant commodity crop in the 20th century.
Tourism has been important to the local economy since about 1920, when U.S. Highway 41 to Florida was paved. The New Perry Hotel, built in 1870 and rebuilt in 1925, became a landmark for many Florida tourists. The hotel was demolished on July 22, 2024, due to its irreparable condition. The downtown area has emphasized its historic heritage and has several quaint shops and restaurants.
Since World War II, when Robins Air Force Base was established in nearby Warner Robins, the military has been a significant employer in the area. Warner Robins is several times larger than Perry. Other manufacturers in the city have included Frito-Lay, Perdue Farms (formally Heileman Brewing Co.), and Cemex, Inc. (formally Penn-Dixie Cement and Medusa Cement Company).
From the History section of Perry, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay17
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Perry GA
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
100 Market Place Drive, Perry
Churches and places of worship30
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 2.1 mi
1301 Julianne Street, Perry
Kings Chapel Memorial CME Church
Church · Christian Methodist Episcopal · 4.3 mi
402 Arena Road, Perry
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.5 mi
2410 Route 127, Kathleen
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.1 mi
1799 Houston Lake Road, Perry
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare4
Map of Perry
126 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 52°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 85°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warner Robins (11 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
Houston County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-14: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
- 2018-10-10: Hurricane Michael (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Perry-Houston County Airport (PXE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Warner Robins 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Fort Valley 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Centerville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Byron 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Marshallville 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Robins AFB 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Macon-Bibb County 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Americus 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Dublin 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Milledgeville 51 mi northeast, 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, Georgia, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- New Perry Hotel, Perry, GA, US, Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 3.0
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