At a Glance
Median Income
$41,875
$18,950 per capita
Home Value
$85,900
Zillow: $156,353
Median Rent
$504/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.0%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
13.9% 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+
3.8 / 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 $41,875 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,950. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peru is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,353. Median rent is $504/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
37.0% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peru has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population691
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density1,304/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,875
Per Capita$18,950
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$1,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,900
Rent$504
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$156,353
Housing Units312
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,028 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.0%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Peru was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.