East Peru, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Clarke County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
126 Population 134/sq mi density
$67,083 Median Income $31,815 per capita
$87,500 Home Value $271,690 Zillow
$917 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, $917/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

East Peru, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,083
11% below
$31,815 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
69% below
Zillow: $271,690
Median Rent
$917/mo
21% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
31%
Rent
79%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Peru a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density134/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,083
Per Capita$31,815
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$639M
Avg Weekly Wage$961

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent$917
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$271,690
Housing Units67
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,721/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Peru was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.