Peru Town, ME
Living in Peru Town
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute42
Public Transit2
Affordability88
Public Safety86
Airports18
Hospitals73
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.4kPopulation-214 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian99%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate37%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office24%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$182 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene56%
LP gas13%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru Town
United States45
Maine15
Oxford County12
Property Crime in Peru Town
United States48
Maine27
Oxford County39
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 3 | 19 |
| Feb | 18 | 3 | 17 |
| Mar | 28 | 3 | 15 |
| Apr | 41 | 4 | 5 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 5 | 1 |
| Nov | 35 | 5 | 4 |
| Dec | 22 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Town
Inland Flooding51
Tornado6
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru Town, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru Town, ME
Hezion Academy
3 miles, N
Webb River Sda School
5 miles, N
Holy Savior School
8 miles, NW
The Eddy
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Peru Town, ME
University of Maine at Farmington
21 miles, NE
Bates College
27 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Lewiston
28 miles, SE
University of Maine at Augusta
33 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru Town, ME
Rumford Hospital
8 miles, NW
Stephens Memorial Hospital
18 miles, S
Franklin Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Central Maine Medical Center
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Peru Town, ME
Portland International Jetport
57 miles, S
Bangor International Airport
83 miles, E
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
97 miles, S
Manchester Airport
116 miles, SW