Peru, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Miami County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,835
Population
2,141/sq mi density
$46,180
Median Income
$24,619 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$154,910 Zillow
$769
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
73
Violent Crime/100K
219 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,180 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Peru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 649 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7587°N, 86.0706°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Miami County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (2.3").