Peru, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Clinton County County

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

1,880 Population 979/sq mi density

$69,671 Median Income $35,669 per capita

$214,700 Home Value $262,409 Zillow

$1,262 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent

46°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr

172 Violent Crime/100K 2,328 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$69,671 median income, 2.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$214,700 home value, $1,262/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

172 violent crimes/100K

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Peru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	357 ft (109 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density	979/sq mi
Coordinates	44.5793°N, 73.5333°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Clinton County County
Nearest Airport	Plattsburgh International (PBG) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median	36.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	68.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	39.0 / 100
Community Resilience	77.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002	8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M5.3	15 km
May 17, 1991	7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada	M4.4	123 km
Oct 10, 2012	7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada	M3.9	132 km
Jul 30, 1993	1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada	M3.9	89 km
Mar 16, 2011	6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada	M3.9	140 km
Oct 6, 2000	1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada	M3.8	72 km
Jul 5, 1991	7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada	M3.8	78 km
Nov 16, 1993	5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada	M3.8	67 km
Apr 20, 2000	7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York	M3.8	91 km
Jun 16, 1995	8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire	M3.8	133 km
Nov 6, 2012	Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada	M3.7	143 km
Jan 9, 2006	2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada	M3.7	57 km
Apr 8, 2003	17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York	M3.7	64 km
Sep 12, 1995	8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada	M3.7	135 km
Apr 20, 2002	5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York	M3.7	16 km
Feb 28, 2010	5 km NNW of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada	M3.4	147 km
Jan 13, 2020	5 km SW of Franklin, Canada	M3.4	57 km
Aug 20, 1995	4 km S of Chambly, Canada	M3.3	95 km
May 17, 2021	5 km SW of L'Épiphanie, Canada	M3.3	137 km
Jun 9, 1998	3 km N of Dannemora, New York	M3.3	24 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983	EF2	31 km	0
Aug 3, 1970	EF2	36 km	0
Jul 4, 1963	EF2	44 km	0
May 20, 1962	EF2	63 km	0
Jun 13, 1961	EF2	52 km	0
Jun 24, 1960	EF2	51 km	0
Jun 18, 1957	EF2	70 km	0
Sep 19, 1954	EF2	95 km	0
May 6, 1952	EF2	46 km	0
Jul 18, 2022	EF1	58 km	0
Mar 26, 2021	EF1	69 km	0
Jun 5, 2010	EF1	88 km	0
Jul 18, 2008	EF1	57 km	0
Aug 6, 1989	EF1	100 km	0
Jul 26, 1986	EF1	57 km	0
Jun 22, 1973	EF1	34 km	0
Jun 11, 1973	EF1	34 km	0
Jul 19, 1972	EF1	59 km	0
Jun 9, 1965	EF1	60 km	0
May 20, 1962	EF1	94 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2018	FLAT ROCK FIRE	658	33 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	2.0 in
February	19°F (-7°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
March	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
April	42°F (6°C)	2.7 in
May	55°F (13°C)	3.0 in
June	64°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in	Wettest
September	58°F (14°C)	3.4 in
October	47°F (8°C)	2.8 in
November	36°F (2°C)	3.0 in
December	23°F (-5°C)	2.4 in

Peru has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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