Peru, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
9,863 Population
$68,147 Median Income
$155,600 Home Value
$879 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
60 Violent Crime / 100K
45.4 yrs Median Age
21.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population9,863
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density956/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 88.4%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$68,147
Per Capita Income$40,131
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate6.3%
County GDP$428M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$155,600
Zillow Value$174,202
Median Rent$879
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression23.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime60/100K
Property Crime2,087/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft19.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul22° / 73°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow29 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+95.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Work From Home3.6%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations6

How Peru Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$68,147
Home Value$155,600
Median Rent$879
Poverty Rate6.3%
Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
Unemployment2.1%
Violent Crime59.6 /100K
Avg Temperature49.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population9,863
Population Density956 per sq mi
Median Age45.4 years
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88.4% Black 1% Other 10.6%
White88.4%
Black or African American1.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races10.6%

Language

English Only94.0%
Spanish Speakers6.0%
English 94% Spanish 6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.3%
Health Insurance96.0%

Income

9% below avg
Median Household Income$68,147
Per Capita Income$40,131
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,339
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,934

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate6.3%
Total Establishments (County)165
County GDP$428M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation10
Healthcare Facilities4
Retail Stores13
Manufacturing9
Total Establishments165

Industry Mix

Restaurants 10 Healthcare 4 Retail 13 Manufacturing 9

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,934
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,588

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.5 min
Work From Home3.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

45% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$155,600
Zillow Home Value Index$174,202

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$85,450
Price Per Sq Ft$113
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio101.3%
Price Drops30.0%
Active Inventory10

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied74.5%

Rental Costs

24% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$879

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,588
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.2%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.0%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate7,768 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.9 / 10
Exercise Access37.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)4
Restaurants (County)10

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime59.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape29.8 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault29.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,087.3 /100K
Burglary139.2 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,928.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft19.9 /100K
Arson19.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

22°F Jan 73°F Jul
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Average49.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.1 in
Annual Snowfall28.5 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation642 ft (196 m)
Land Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density956 per sq mi
Latitude41.3492°
Longitude-89.1386°
County FIPS17155

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 37.7%

Republican +22.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
High School+95.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density956 per sq mi
Land Area10.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations6
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)9
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

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