Thanks to a $2.7 million grant, the city of Perryton is recovering from a devastating 2023 tornado and is well on its way back to form as a hub for oil, farming and ranching. The storm, which killed three people and injured more than 100, destroyed more than 150 homes, two and half blocks of downtown and a fire station. “This is what I love about this area. People came from all over to help,” says Sandra Sears, the library director at Perry Memorial Library. “People left their equipment and said use it as long as you need it.”
Perryton is recovering from the 2023 tornado, aided by a $2.7 million grant.
Farming and ranching are major industries supporting Perryton locals.
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Median home price lower than Amarillo
The median home price in Perryton is about $130,000, less than Amarillo but on par with Pampa. The median price here went up by six percent in 2023. Many homes here were built between 1950 and 1980 and are ranch-style properties. Newer homes can be found in the southwest corner of the city, near Whippo Park.
Many Perryton homes were built between 1950 and 1980 and feature ranch-style designs.
Minimal Traditional homes in Perryton are often well-kept and sit on cozy lots.
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Parks, a pool and a golf course
Perryton has five parks, a golf course and a municipal pool. At the heart of the city along Main Street is Whigham Park, which has a newly renovated playground, basketball courts and space for camping. Leatherman Park has a playground, sand volleyball courts and greenspace for various activities. Murphy Park was on the direct path of the June 2023 tornado and is undergoing repairs and improvements. Golfers can tee off at the Perryton Municipal Golf Course, a public 18-hole course open year-round.
Kids head to Stark Park in Perryton for playground fun.
Perryton’s public 18-hole golf course stays open for golfers all year long.
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Main Street for dining, Amarillo or Pampa for shopping
Local and chain restaurants can be found along Main Street. “A lot of our restaurants were affected by the tornado,” Sears says. Sears notes that many travel to Amarillo or Pampa for a more extensive selection of stores and restaurants. The Ochiltree County Expo Center hosts events from the Perryton Stone Age Fair to the Ochiltree Junior Livestock Show. The Museum of the Plains walks visitors through almost 2,000 years of history.
Ninja Sushi Steakhouse near Main Street is a go-to restaurant for Perryton locals.
Visitors to the Museum of the Plains in Perryton experience nearly 2,000 years of history.
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The annual Wheatheart of the Nation celebration
Perryton is known for its annual Wheatheart of the Nation celebration every August. The multiple-day event starts with a Christian Music Festival at Whigham Park on Wednesday, a block party on Thursday on Main Street, a dance on Friday and a parade, barbecue and golf tournament on Saturday.
Perryton, with its ties to the land and people, is called the "Wheatheart of the Nation."
Whigham Park in Perryton hosts a multi-day event beginning with a Christian Music Festival.
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Perryton Independent School District
Students here attend schools within the Perryton Independent School District, which earns a B grade from Niche. The district serves about 2,000 students across six schools. Students can take advantage of the district’s Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which offers students the opportunity to earn an associate degree.
James L Wright Elementary School provides education in the Perryton area.
Perryton Junior High is a quality school located in Perryton area.
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U.S. Highway 83 to the Texas-Oklahoma border
U.S. Highway 83 runs through the city and leads to the Texas-Oklahoma border less than 10 miles away. Amarillo and the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport are about 120 miles away. The Ochiltree General Hospital is in the city.
Perryton crime and weather
According to the FBI, property and violent crime in Perryton decreased in 2023. Perryton is prone to tornados and wildfires and experiences extreme heat in the summer.
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