Peru, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
65 Population 2,167/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Peru, PA

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peru a Good Place to Live?

A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Peru hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peru has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density2,167/mi²
Male / Female19% / 82%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,022
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$266,661
Housing Units17
Rent Burden35.7%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,003 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Broadband40.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is State College Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.