At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$25,454 per capita
Home Value
$33,900
Zillow: $42,548
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.8%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
20.0% smoking rate
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peru residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,454. The unemployment rate stands at 15.8% (339% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 106 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peru is $33,900 , 88% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $42,548. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.2% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population165
Median Age61.9 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$25,454
Unemployment15.8%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$101M
Avg Weekly Wage$689
Housing
A+
Home Value$33,900
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$42,548
Housing Units125
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,109/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation802 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute34 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Peru was built in 1938.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.