Peru, KS
Living in Peru
Bikeability53
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit51
Affordability84
Public Safety99
Airports24
Hospitals65
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
203Population+74 (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over22%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Multiracial8%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate42%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
16 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+28% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K45%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector42%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance30%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts11%
Sales and office7%
Service34%
Commute
Car, truck, or van70%
Walked16%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$24kMedian Home Value+$6.1k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
57%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier53%
Home Value
Less than $50K82%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K16%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas3%
Utility gas76%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru
United States45
Kansas56
Chautauqua County2
Property Crime in Peru
United States48
Kansas58
Chautauqua County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru
Excessive Heat13
Inland Flooding79
Tornado47
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru, KS
Tyro Community Christian School
15 miles, E
Independence Bible School
23 miles, E
Zion Lutheran School
23 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
24 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Peru, KS
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
26 miles, S
Southwestern College
50 miles, W
Rogers State University
58 miles, SE
University of Tulsa
65 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru, KS
Jane Phillips Memorial Medical Center, Inc
24 miles, S
Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, Inc
25 miles, E
Pawhuska Hospital, Inc
31 miles, SW
Wilson Medical Center
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Peru, KS
Tulsa International Airport
62 miles, S
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
83 miles, NW
Stillwater Regional Airport
84 miles, SW
Joplin Regional Airport
88 miles, E