Perry
6.7
High score (8-10)
Perry County has Marion — the hometown of Coretta Scott King — and the Judson College legacy gave the town an educated women's academic tradition that persisted even after the college closed. Women in Marion who are educationally and civically connected are often deeply engaged with the community in ways that create unusual social openness for outsiders who engage respectfully and with genuine interest in the history.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
Marion is a very small town and Perry County is one of Alabama's most economically challenged counties. The civil rights history is real and significant but doesn't translate to social infrastructure. Women here are rooted in tight community networks and the county has minimal economic activity.
Lower score (below 6)
Perry County has one of the higher poverty rates in Alabama and Marion has almost no functional social infrastructure. The county's population has been declining for decades and there's almost nothing here economically. An outsider has no social standing and very little to engage with.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Perry, Alabama?
$60k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Perry, Alabama?
Women marry at 28
How common is a college degree in Perry, Alabama?
28% men have degree
What's the average male height in Perry, Alabama?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Perry, Alabama?
Local women avg 29.6