Peru, IL
Living in Peru
Bikeability9
Walkability14
Commute98
Public Transit4
Affordability88
Public Safety84
Airports38
Hospitals83
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.8kPopulation-441 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate32%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$2.1k (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 transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$127kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$624Median Monthly Rent+$111 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K29%
$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%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru
United States45
Illinois50
LaSalle County14
Property Crime in Peru
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
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding72
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru, IL
Peru Catholic School
1 miles, S
La Salle Peru Christian School
1 miles, E
St Bede Academy
2 miles, SW
Trinity Catholic Academy
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Peru, IL
Eureka College
44 miles, S
Northern Illinois University
45 miles, NE
Methodist College
49 miles, SW
Aurora University
49 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru, IL
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
1 miles, S
St Margarets Hospital
3 miles, SW
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
14 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Peru, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
55 miles, SW
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
59 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, W