Peru Township, IA
Living in Peru Township
Bikeability27
Walkability27
Commute53
Public Transit40
Affordability43
Public Safety91
Airports14
Hospitals100
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-68 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+12 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years38%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone18%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$35k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector73%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office25%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
34%Built 2000 or Later
$425Median Monthly Rent-$287 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas66%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru Township
United States45
Iowa35
Dubuque Metro Area27
Dubuque County27
Property Crime in Peru Township
United States48
Iowa43
Dubuque Metro Area44
Dubuque County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado22
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru Township, IA
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
6 miles, S
Wahlert Catholic High School
6 miles, S
Dubuque Lutheran School
6 miles, S
Anna B Lawther Academy
6 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Peru Township, IA
Clarke University
6 miles, S
Loras College
7 miles, SE
University of Dubuque
7 miles, S
Divine Word College
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru Township, IA
Finley Hospital
7 miles, S
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Southwest Health Center
17 miles, NE
Grant Regional Health Center
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Peru Township, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
13 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
70 miles, SW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
80 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
80 miles, S