Nebraska
Peru is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 691. Residents earn $41,875 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Peru receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Peru stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Peru is $41,875, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Peru is $85,900, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $504 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Peru experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches, including 30.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 92.5% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
| 44% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,875 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,950 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,953 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 221 |
| County GDP | $1,065M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
| Commute Time | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $85,900 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $141,585 |
| Census Median Rent | $504 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,244/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.3 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,028 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4785°N, 95.7314°W |
| County FIPS | 31127 |
Winner: Republican by 44.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,304/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 55.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |