Peru, IN

Living in Peru

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 35
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Commute 82
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 80
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Colleges 42
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Schools 69
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Residents

12k Population +21 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate43%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$39k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office15%
Service23%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$61k Median Home Value -$8.7k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$469 Median Monthly Rent +$75 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier52%

Home Value

Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Peru

United States45
Indiana52
Miami County10

Property Crime in Peru

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

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Peru, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Peru, IN

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Pleasant Hill
16 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Peru, IN

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Manchester University
24 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Peru, IN

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Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Peru, IN

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