Why visit Perry
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Lecompton Road Bridge, Constitution Hall and Lane University.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Perry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Perry
Perry is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 852.
From the Wikipedia article Perry, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Lecompton Road Bridge
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks2
Constitution Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Lecompton, Kansas
Lane University
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
University building in Lecompton, Kansas
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Perry got its start in the year 1865 following construction of the railroad through the territory. It was named for John D. Perry, the President of the Kansas Pacific Railroad.
The first post office in Perry was established in October 1866.
From the History section of Perry, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Perry
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 18°F | 1.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 1.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 2.4 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 54°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 45°F | 2.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 1.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 1.6 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Perry Lake (3 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
Jefferson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-09: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence Regional Airport (LWC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Lawrence 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Oskaloosa 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Topeka 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Eudora 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- De Soto 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Baldwin City 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Basehor 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Bonner Springs 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
- Leavenworth 30 mi northeast, about 49 min by car
- Shawnee 31 mi east, about 51 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
- PerryKS, Kswx29, CC BY 3.0
- Constitution Hall Lecompton, Brian Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lane University, Bhall87 ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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