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Peru, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Centre County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
65 Population 2,167/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 690 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Peru (56)

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site
National Historic Site
The first railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, the Allegheny Portage Railroad was the final piece of the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal. "The Portage" opened in 1834, marking the first time that there was one, direct route between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. All things to all people, ...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hiking, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, First Person Interpretation, Junior Ranger Program, Park F...
Weather: The park is located in Cambria County, PA, and is at the summit of the Allegheny Mountains. Therefore, the park often takes on winter extremes. If planning on traveling from a long distance, please co...
Bald Eagle State Park
State Park
4,063 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bendigo State Park
State Park
108 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Black Moshannon State Park
State Park
3,733 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Knob State Park
State Park
6,042 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
State Park
17 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bucktail State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bucktail State Park
State Park
123 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Caledonia State Park
State Park
1,119 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canoe Creek State Park
State Park
959 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, and partners to develop resources and share the story of the children, families, and communities impac...
Entrance: $0
Weather: Winter: Generally, cooler weather starts in September. The first snowfall often occurs in mid-October and can extend through mid-April. Spring: During the spring months, temperatures typically range f...
Cherry Springs State Park
State Park
126 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Colonel Denning State Park
State Park
257 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Colton Point State Park
State Park
369 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cowans Gap State Park
State Park
1,105 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Denton Hill State Park
State Park
842 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Elk State Park
State Park
3,229 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fowlers Hollow State Park
State Park
101 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Gifford Pinchot State Park
State Park
2,173 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Greenwood Furnace State Park
State Park
418 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hills Creek State Park
State Park
419 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hyner Run State Park
State Park
156 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hyner View State Park
State Park
48 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ibberson Conservation Area State Park
State Park
375 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kettle Creek State Park
State Park
1,808 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kings Gap State Park
State Park
2,466 acres. Unknown
Entrance: $0
Kinzua Bridge State Park
State Park
303 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Leonard Harrison State Park
State Park
564 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Buffalo State Park
State Park
989 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Little Pine State Park
State Park
2,188 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lyman Run State Park
State Park
712 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
McCalls Dam State Park
State Park
6 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Milton State Park
State Park
98 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ole Bull State Park
State Park
140 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Parker Dam State Park
State Park
958 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Patterson State Park
State Park
19 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Penn Roosevelt State Park
State Park
37 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Grove Furnace State Park
State Park
661 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poe Paddy State Park
State Park
22 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Poe Valley State Park
State Park
605 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prince Gallitzin State Park
State Park
7,233 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Prouty Place State Park
State Park
12 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ravensburg State Park
State Park
69 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Raymond B. Winter State Park
State Park
663 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Reeds Gap State Park
State Park
213 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sand Bridge State Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shawnee State Park
State Park
3,749 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Shikellamy State Park
State Park
205 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Simon B. Elliott State Park
State Park
329 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sinnemahoning State Park
State Park
1,947 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sizerville State Park
State Park
425 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Susquehanna State Park
State Park
53 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Trough Creek State Park
State Park
533 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Upper Pine Bottom State Park
State Park
4 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Warriors Path State Park
State Park
304 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Whipple Dam State Park
State Park
244 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0