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East Peru, IA
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East Peru, IA
At a Glance
How East Peru Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Peru's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Peru a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Peru residents earn a median household income of $67,083 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,815. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 248 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Peru is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,690. Median rent is $917/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
East Peru reports 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,598/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in East Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Peru has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.