Perry Florida Map

About Perry, Florida

Perry is a locality in Taylor County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,068. The population density is 287.6 people per km². Perry is located at 30.1174°N, 83.5818°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32347.

Perry lies in a landscape that speaks of the subtropics, where the air hangs thick and humid, carrying the scent of pine and damp earth. It lies 47.2 miles east-south-east of Tallahassee, FL (from Tallahassee, FL: bearing 118°T), and is situated 26.3 miles south-south-west of Madison. Flatlands stretch out, softened by the pervasive green of palmettos and the stoic presence of longleaf pines, their needles whispering in the infrequent breezes. The sky here often unfurls in vast, luminous expanses, particularly at dusk when the light turns a hazy gold, bleeding into the western horizon. A quietude pervades, broken only by the distant call of a bird or the low hum of a passing truck on the asphalt arteries that thread through the verdant expanse. It is a place where the natural world asserts its gentle, unwavering dominion. The history of Perry is deeply entwined with the bounty of the surrounding forests, a legacy of the timber and naval stores industries that once shaped its economy. Sawmills were the heartbeat of early Perry, their rhythmic clang and shriek echoing through the piney woods, processing the raw materials that built homes and ships. Today, while the scent of freshly cut lumber still lingers, the economy has diversified, with agriculture, particularly cattle ranching and farming, playing a significant role, alongside burgeoning industries that seek the logistical advantages of its position. The quiet dignity of its past is palpable in the older buildings, hinting at generations who worked this land, their lives measured by the seasons and the enduring strength of the trees.

About This Perry Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Perry, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.117435, -83.581815. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Perry and Taylor County.

Detailed location data for Perry includes the ZIP code (32347), telephone area code (850), county seat of Taylor County (Perry), and school district assignment (Taylor County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Perry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.