Peru Township, IL
Living in Peru Township
Bikeability31
Walkability15
Commute98
Public Transit6
Affordability87
Public Safety85
Airports35
Hospitals81
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-436 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$7.7k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$622Median Monthly Rent+$108 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru Township
United States45
Illinois50
LaSalle County14
Property Crime in Peru Township
United States48
Illinois43
LaSalle County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding71
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru Township, IL
Peru Catholic School
0 miles, NE
St Bede Academy
1 miles, W
Trinity Catholic Academy
2 miles, E
Lighted Way Association
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Peru Township, IL
Eureka College
43 miles, S
Northern Illinois University
46 miles, NE
Methodist College
47 miles, SW
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
49 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru Township, IL
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
1 miles, NE
St Margarets Hospital
3 miles, W
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
16 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Peru Township, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
54 miles, SW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
60 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, W