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Why visit Perry
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Interstate 90 Grand River bridges and Perry Historical Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Perry
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Perry
Perry is a village in Lake County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Perry, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Interstate 90 Grand River bridges
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes2
Checkers Drive-In
Fast food · Burger, Fries · 1.1 mi
Local eatery (not part of a chain) serving fast-food classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries & shakes. Cash only.
3858 North Ridge Road;N Ridge Rd, Perry
History
It is named in honor of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to commemorate his victory over the British fleet at the Battle of Lake Erie in September 1813. The battle was a turning point in the western theater during the War of 1812. Perry is known for its public schools, whose recent construction was influenced by the nearby Perry Nuclear Generating Station.
From the History section of Perry, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Map of Perry
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 40°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 51°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 67°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 66°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 49°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 30°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Painesville 4 Nw (8 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
Lake County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-04-24: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2006-08-01: Severe Storms, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County Executive Airport (LNN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- North Perry 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Painesville 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Fairport Harbor 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Mentor 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Willoughby 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Eastlake 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Willowick 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Ashtabula 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Wickliffe 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Euclid 23 mi southwest, about 37 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
- Lucius Green House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cleveland, Painesville, & Eastern Car 96 at Perry, Ohio (50872299037), Ashtabula Archive, Public domain
- Candolleomyces candolleanus 296141586, Sarah Culliton, CC BY 4.0
- Candolleomyces candolleanus 296141515, Sarah Culliton, CC BY 4.0
- South Leroy Meetinghouse, Nyttend, Public domain
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