Peru Township, IN
Living in Peru Township
Bikeability40
Walkability32
Commute81
Public Transit16
Affordability100
Public Safety85
Airports47
Hospitals80
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-842 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate41%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office14%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru Township
United States45
Indiana52
Miami County10
Property Crime in Peru Township
United States48
Indiana47
Miami County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru Township, IN
Emmanuel Christian School
14 miles, E
St Bernard Elementary School
14 miles, E
Pleasant Hill
15 miles, N
Millerview Amish School
18 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Peru Township, IN
Indiana University-Kokomo
22 miles, S
Manchester University
23 miles, NE
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
28 miles, SE
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru Township, IN
Dukes Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
14 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Four County Counseling Center
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Peru Township, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
49 miles, E
South Bend International Airport
66 miles, N
Indianapolis International Airport
74 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
104 miles, N