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Peru, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Nemaha County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
691
Population
1,304/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$18,950 per capita
$85,900
Home Value
$141,585 Zillow
$504
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
3,811 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $504/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Peru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 30.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nemaha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").