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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2270°N, 93.9295°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
East Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 20°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.8").