At a Glance
Violent Crime
48/100K
690/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Peru reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 690/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property690/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Premature Death4,450/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
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%
Broadband32.0%
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.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 342 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
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