Perry Indiana Map

About Perry, Indiana

Perry is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 19,338. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Perry is located at 38.0159°N, 86.6611°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47520.

Perry lies cradled by the undulating hills of southern Indiana, a landscape where the rich, dark soil yields to the gentle rise and fall of the land. It lies 29.8 miles north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 56°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Tell City. Here, the trees, a verdant tapestry of oak, hickory, and maple, seem to breathe with the very air, their leaves rustling secrets to the soft breeze. The sky above Perry often stretches in vast, painterly strokes of blue, occasionally brushed with the ephemeral wisps of clouds that drift like forgotten dreams. A quiet stillness pervades the afternoons, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the cheerful chirp of unseen birds, a testament to the unhurried pace of life. This is a place where history whispers from the weathered barn timbers and the names etched into the stones of older homes. Perry’s roots are intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its surroundings, the fertile land long providing sustenance and a livelihood for its inhabitants. While the echoes of early industry, perhaps a forgotten mill or a small quarry, might still resonate, the present economy of Perry finds its steady pulse in the farms that dot the countryside and the small businesses that serve the local community. The nearby Ohio River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, has always played a significant role, its presence shaping the character and fortunes of this enduring locality.

About This Perry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Perry, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Perry County.

Detailed location data for Perry includes the ZIP code (47586), telephone area code (812), county seat of Perry County (Tell City), and school district assignment. 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.