At a Glance
Median Income
$46,180
$24,619 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $147,382
Median Rent
$769/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
3,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Peru Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peru's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peru a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peru residents earn a median household income of $46,180 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,619. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 637 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peru is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,382. Median rent is $769/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Peru reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,207/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peru has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population10,835
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density2,141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,180
Per Capita$24,619
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$1,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent$769
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$147,382
Housing Units5,192
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property3,207/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary559/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,509/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation649 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Peru was founded in 1834.
The median home in Peru was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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