Perrin, Texas

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Population in July 2007: 1,439.
Males: 734  (51.1%)
Females: 705  (48.9%)
Median resident age:

36.3 years
Texas median age:

32.3 years

Zip code: 76486

Estimated median household income in 2022: $57,135 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Perrin:

$57,135
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,920 (it was $14,075 in 2000)

Perrin CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $180,046 (it was $54,200 in 2000)
Perrin:

$180,046
TX:

$275,400
March 2022 cost of living index in Perrin: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Perrin, TX (2000)
    • 1,35393.2%White alone
    • 755.2%Hispanic
    • 80.6%Two or more races
    • 40.3%Black alone
    • 50.3%American Indian alone
    • 50.3%Asian alone
    • 10.07%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Perrin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in Perrin, Texas as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Perrin is 180 to 1.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 169.4 square miles.

Population density: 8.5 people per square mile   (very low).

Perrin, Texas map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Perrin CCD:

1.0% ($517)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fort Worth, TX (48.3 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (76.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Jacksboro, TX (3.4 miles ),
Runaway Bay, TX (3.5 miles ),
Graford, TX (3.9 miles ),
Lake Bridgeport, TX (3.9 miles ),
Bridgeport, TX (4.4 miles ),
Mineral Wells, TX (4.4 miles ),
Bryson, TX (4.5 miles ),
Cool, TX (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 33.08 N, Longitude: 98.06 W

Area code: 940

Distribution of median household income in Perrin, TX in 2022
Perrin satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Texas:

3.5%
Most common industries in Perrin, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.3%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (19.4%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (11.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.2%)
  • Public administration (5.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.5%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Health care (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Social assistance (5.3%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Perrin, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.3%)
  • Cashiers (4.9%)
  • Child care workers (4.1%)

Average climate in Perrin, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 78.1. This is about average.

City:

78.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2011 was 3.13. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.13
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 35.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 17.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.1
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Perrin-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 98% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/25/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.9 miles away from the Perrin place center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/6/1955, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 26.7 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Perrin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 500% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 184.7 miles away from Perrin center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 239.8 miles away from Perrin center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 157.1 miles away from Perrin center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 213.3 miles away from Perrin center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 238.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 184.1 miles away from Perrin center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jack County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 5, Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 3, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Perrin:

  • CONVALESCENT CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JACKSBORO, TX)
  • JACKSBORO HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JACKSBORO, TX)
  • JACKSBORO NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; JACKSBORO, TX)
  • FAITH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; JACKSBORO, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Perrin:

  • Weatherford College (about 29 miles; Weatherford, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,080)
  • Texas Christian University (about 49 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Tarrant County College District (about 49 miles; Fort Worth, TX; FT enrollment: 33,775)
  • University of North Texas (about 54 miles; Denton, TX; FT enrollment: 31,694)
  • Texas Woman's University (about 55 miles; Denton, TX; FT enrollment: 11,837)
  • The University of Texas at Arlington (about 61 miles; Arlington, TX; FT enrollment: 27,453)
  • Tarleton State University (about 61 miles; Stephenville, TX; FT enrollment: 8,882)

Public high school in Perrin:

  • PERRIN H S (Students: 173, Location: 216 N BENSON, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Perrin:

  • PERRIN EL (Students: 224, Location: 216 N BENSON, Grades: PK-6)
See full list of schools located in Perrin

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Perrin Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Perrino Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Jack County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Perrin and their reported violations in the past:

MITCHELL RV PARK (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

74.0%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.8% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.2%
Whole state:

15.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.7%

For population 15 years and over in Perrin:

Marital status in Perrin, TX
  • Never married: 15.2%
  • Now married: 71.9%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 5.0%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Perrin:

  • High school or higher: 76.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.3
Texas average:

15.6

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Perrin, TX (based on Jack County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,35526
Mainline Protestant6416
Catholic1581
Black Protestant1201
Other8-
None4,762-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Jack County:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Jack County:

3.40 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
Jack County:

5.67 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
This county:

6.81 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Jack County:

10.0%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Jack County:

27.4%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.9%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Perrin:

  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHVN (970 AM; 10 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTNO (1440 AM; 12 kW; DENTON, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)
  • KLIF (570 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KLIF LICO, INC.)
  • KNAX (1630 AM; 10 kW; FT. WORTH, TX; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Perrin:

  • KFWR (95.9 FM; MINERAL WELLS, TX; Owner: LKCM RADIO GROUP, LP)
  • KRNB (105.7 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KDKR (91.3 FM; DECATUR, TX; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KHCK-FM (99.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: KHCK-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KMEO (96.7 FM; FLOWER MOUND, TX; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKDL (106.7 FM; MUENSTER, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KZMP-FM (101.7 FM; AZLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KWRD-FM (100.7 FM; HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, L.L.C.)
  • KNOR (93.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: AM & PM BROADCASTERS, LLC)
  • KDXX (107.1 FM; BENBROOK, TX; Owner: KCYT-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KYQX (89.5 FM; WEATHERFORD, TX; Owner: CSSI NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KBOC (98.3 FM; BRIDGEPORT, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS RADIO GROUP, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Perrin:

  • KFWD (Channel 52; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HIC BROADCAST, INC.)

Perrin fatal accident list:

Dec 30, 1978 09:15 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.3mTotal length
  • 5,202Total average daily traffic
  • 1,664Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,700Total future (year 2033) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Perrin, TX
  • 38.9%Electricity
  • 29.1%Utility gas
  • 28.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.7%Other fuel
  • 1.2%Solar energy
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Perrin, TX
  • 46.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.4%Utility gas
  • 15.6%Electricity
  • 4.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.7%Other fuel


Perrin compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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