Peru, IN
Living in Peru
Bikeability40
Walkability35
Commute82
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports47
Hospitals80
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+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
$39kMedian 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
$61kMedian Home Value-$8.7k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$469Median 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
Emmanuel Christian School
13 miles, E
St Bernard Elementary School
13 miles, E
Pleasant Hill
16 miles, N
Millerview Amish School
16 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Peru, IN
Indiana University-Kokomo
21 miles, S
Manchester University
24 miles, NE
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
27 miles, SE
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru, IN
Dukes Memorial Hospital
0 miles, W
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
14 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
15 miles, W
Four County Counseling Center
15 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Peru, IN
Fort Wayne International Airport
48 miles, E
South Bend International Airport
67 miles, N
Indianapolis International Airport
73 miles, S
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
105 miles, N