Peru, NE
Living in Peru
Bikeability68
Walkability98
Commute97
Public Transit62
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports51
Hospitals75
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
908Population-175 (2010–19)
22 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
38%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years70%
35 to 54 years7%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Black8%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household38%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone23%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
58%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector51%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van71%
Walked26%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value+$9.2k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$488Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier73%
Home Value
Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$1.5M to $1.99M6%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
Utility gas66%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Peru
United States45
Nebraska33
Nemaha County15
Property Crime in Peru
United States48
Nebraska45
Nemaha County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding63
Tornado31
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Peru, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Peru, NE
St Andrew Elementary School
25 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
30 miles, S
Amish Parochial School C/O Dannie Burkholder
31 miles, SW
First Baptist School
38 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Peru, NE
Peru State College
0 miles, S
Northwest Missouri State University
45 miles, E
Bellevue University
47 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Peru, NE
Nemaha County Hospital
9 miles, SW
George C Grape Community Hospital
11 miles, NE
Chi Health St Mary's
14 miles, NW
Community Hospital Association
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Peru, NE
Eppley Airfield
58 miles, N
Lincoln Airport
60 miles, NW
Kansas City International Airport
98 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
105 miles, SW