About Perry
Set in the northern part of Oklahoma, Perry is a small town counting 4,448 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Perry is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 652 residents per square mile.
📰 Perry News Today
- Today in History: Timothy McVeigh sentenced to death Chicago Tribune · Aug 14
- Barbara Marie Ebersole Obituary (2026) - Perry, OK - Trout Funeral Home of Perry Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- WATCH: Driver rescued after water sweeps away and submerges vehicle in Perry koco.com · Jun 30
- Stolen daycare van in Perry puts children’s summer field trips on hold News 9 · Jul 8
- Michaela Beth Marston Obituary (2026) - Perry, OK - Dighton-Marler Funeral Home - Perry Legacy obituary · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Perry Unique
- One of 14 places in the US named Perry — but the Oklahoma one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Oklahoma, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oklahoma — one of 846 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Perry
- Tacos La Herradura — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Cherokee Strip Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Perry
- Brookwood Park reviews ★
- CCC Lake Park reviews ★
- Dauman Park reviews ★
- Lions Park reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Perry
- PERRY ES
- PERRY HS
- PERRY JHS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Stillwater Medical - Perry · 24/7 ER · Rural Emergency Hospital
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOklahoma
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,448
Rank in state#83 of 591
Land area6.82 sq mi
Density652/sq mi
Coordinates36.2801, -97.3082