Perrysville-Jackson-Main-in, 2020
Perrysville’s story
201 years in pictures
Census counts: 742 in 1850, 456 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1825Perrysville is settled
PerrysvilleIN
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
457
2025 Census estimate · +0.9% since 2020
Typical home
$161K
−1.1% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
41.0
years
Jobs based here
11
A commuter town
Is Perrysville a good place to live?
Perrysville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Perrysville stand out
Where Perrysville beats most towns.
Small town
457 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Perrysville: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Perrysville, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPerrysville Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Perrysville’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVermillion County Circuit Court ClerkVermillion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2017
ZIP code4797447974 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Perrysville.
Housing
The typical home in Perrysville is valued at about $161K
Nearly two thirds of households live in a home they own in Perrysville, against 76% in Indiana’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns. In Perrysville, the midpoint rent is $814 a month. Typical home values fell 1.1% in the year to September 2026.
$161KZillow home value
| Perrysville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 66% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $814 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Perrysville$161K
Indiana$257K
−1.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Perrysville stands out in Indiana and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
The typical journey to work for Perrysville comes to 27 minutes. 18% of residents live below the poverty line locally, where Indiana’s towns sit at 10% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Half commute less than 25 miles. The top destinations are Indianapolis (13%), Danville (12%) and Eugene Township (8%).
1%work in town
| Perrysville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 11% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $86,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Perrysville1%
Indianapolis13%
Danville12%
Eugene Township8%
Terre Haute5%
25 mi
median commute distance
11
jobs based in Perrysville
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Perrysville
The range runs from 18° on a January night to 85° on a July afternoon, with about 19 inches of snow a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring41–63°
Summer62–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Perrysville is
Among adults in Perrysville, 16% report frequent physical distress and 24% say their health is fair or poor. The share of adults in Perrysville who smoke cigarettes: 20%.
| Perrysville | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 21% | 19% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better24 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Perrysville | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.9% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.9% | 15.7% |
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
12.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Perrysville faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
One declared disaster, in 2008, has brought federal aid to Perrysville households. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in half of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Perrysville
17pages on Perrysville
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Perrysville
Danville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL9.5 mi$4,440 in-state tuitionLakeview College of NursingUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Danville, IL12.5 mi
About 1 of every 100 Perrysville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Perrysville for work
Where Perrysville’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
11jobs based in Perrysville
1%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Perrysville
Town in Indiana, United States
Perrysville is a town in Highland Township, Vermillion County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Perrysville had a population of 456.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1825
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 538 ft
- ZIP code
- 47974
- Area code
- 765
Questions about Perrysville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Perrysville, IN a good place to live?
Perrysville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Perrysville, IN known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Joseph B. Cheadle and Luella F. McWhirter.