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Peru.
About
Life in Peru
Peru is a community of 10,835 people in Indiana. The median household income is $46,180, median rent runs about $826 per month, and median home values are around $93,000. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Peru at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Foreign-Born
0.6%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
0.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Peru: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Peru, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.4%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.8%
of households
Married Couples
38.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Peru
In Peru, rent runs 22% below the IN average, and home values are 58% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$676
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1942
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $153,347 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above IN average
Unemployment in Peru
Unemployment in Miami County, which includes Peru, is 0.7 percentage points higher than the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Peru: Miami County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Miami County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Peru Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.1 min avg
How Peru residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Peru, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 48 mi
Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)
Regional airport · few flights486k passengers boarded in 2025
- 72 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 128 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 80% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Peru runs 80% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
73
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
219
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Peru Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
52.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Miami County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Miami County, which includes Peru, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Tornado | $200,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Winter Weather | $17,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Miami County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wabash County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Peru) is typically good — 323 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
323
per year
Moderate Days
27
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Wabash County, IN (16 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Peru has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.1"
Annual Snowfall
20.9"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.41" |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.25" |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 2.63" |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 3.54" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.88" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.20" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Peru
Peru has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Dukes Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc.
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 13.8 mi away · Wabash
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Peru
Peru's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 81 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Peru
Peru has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (81 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Peru
Peru Public Library
102 East Main Street, Peru
Cities Near Peru
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Peru?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Peru FAQ
Is Peru, Indiana affordable?⌄
Peru's median rent is $826/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $46,159/year. Median home value is $92,500.
Is Peru, Indiana safe?⌄
Peru's violent crime rate was 73 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 219 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Peru, Indiana?⌄
Miami County, which includes Peru, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Peru, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Peru is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $826/month and median household income is $46,159/year. The median home value is $92,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Peru, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Peru is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from