Median Income $45,000

40% lower than US avg

Home Value $33,900

88% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 4.2%

88% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 40.8%

27% higher than US avg

Unemployment 5.9%

64% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.3%

81% lower than US avg

How Peru Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population165

Median Age61.9 yrs

Density516/mi²

Male / Female71% / 29%

Largest GroupWhite 87%

Veterans16.1%

Economy

Median Income$45,000

Per Capita$25,454

Unemployment5.9%

Poverty2.3%

County GDP$101M

Commute34 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$33,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units125

Rent Burden26.4%

Health

Obesity40.8%

Uninsured11.5%

Smoking20.0%

Depression24.9%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain40.5 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation802 ft (244 m)

Education

Bachelor's+4.2%

High School+70.8%

Graduate+1.4%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%

Commute34 min

Broadband84.0%

Libraries2

Is Peru a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peru receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Peru offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peru is $45,000, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peru is $33,900, 88% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Peru enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 9.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Peru has a population of 165 with a density of 516 people per square mile. The median age is 61.9 years, 59% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 12.1% Hispanic.

Population

165

Total Population

516

People / sq mi

61.9yrs

Median Age

59% above US avg

0.3mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 70.9%

Female 29.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Peru vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Peru vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peru is $45,000, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Peru vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$45,000
	40% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$25,454
Avg Weekly Wage	$689
IRS Avg AGI	$54,614

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	5.9%
	64% above US avg
Poverty Rate	2.3%
	81% below US avg
Establishments (County)	106
County GDP	$101M

Business (County)

Restaurants	4
Healthcare	10
Retail	11
Manufacturing	3

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,900
	17% below US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	8.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	34.1 min
Drive Alone	79.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Peru is $33,900, 88% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$33,900
	88% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	26.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	94.0%
Housing Units	125
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,900
	17% below US avg
Effective Rate	8.55%

In Peru, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.5% of residents lack health insurance. 20.0% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 30.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Peru vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	40.8%
	27% above US avg
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	33.5%
Asthma	11.6%
COPD	8.6%
Cancer	7.2%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	20.0%
	43% above US avg
Binge Drinking	16.3%
Physical Inactivity	30.8%
Depression	24.9%
Mental Distress	20.6%
Physical Distress	14.7%
Short Sleep	37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.7%
Uninsured	11.5%
	34% above US avg
Dentists	1:1,708
Mental Health	1:1,674
Checkup Rate	74.0%
Dental Visits	54.0%
Premature Death	12,109/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.1/10
Exercise Access	44.5%
Healthcare Facilities	10

Peru has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.4°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	40.5 inches
	7% above US avg
Snowfall	9.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	802 ft (244 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density	516/sq mi
Coordinates	37.0803°N, 96.0961°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20019

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 71.3-point margin. 84.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.1%

D 13.8%

Winner: Republican by 71.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	4.2%
	88% below US avg
High School+	70.8%
Graduate Degree+	1.4%
School Test Score	5.80

F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density	516/sq mi
Total Area	0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	84.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	10
Restaurants	4
Retail Stores	11

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	34.1 min
Drive Alone	79.2%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	18.8%

Peru, KS

How Peru Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Peru a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Peru vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Peru vs U.S. Average

Income: Peru vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Peru vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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