Peru, Indiana

Population 11,475

Peru is located in Miami County, IN. The population is 11,475, making Peru the largest city in Miami County.

There are 5 public schools in Peru with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Peru is moderate , and there are 51 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Peru is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Peru property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Peru include Peru Township, Washington Township and Mexico.

Peru Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.9%

Crime Rate

23.65% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 173
  • Violent Crimes: 678
  • Robbery: 83
  • Burglary: 539
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

69.53% Higher than national avg.
  • 51 offenders in Peru
  • 44.44 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

109 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 85

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Indiana unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Peru, IN and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Peru's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Harmony Grove Schools

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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51 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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37 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Peru, IN issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Peru, IN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $515
  • 1 Bedroom: $611
  • 2 Bedrooms: $738
  • 3 Bedrooms: $997
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,227

Zip Codes

46970 46971

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Environmental Hazards

109 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Peru, IN has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Peru, IN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.36 Average
    Peru, IN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 24.05°
  • February 27.88°
  • March 40.87°
  • April 51.17°
  • May 63°
  • June 71.64°
  • July 74.66°
  • August 72.15°
  • September 65.03°
  • October 53.52°
  • November 41.97°
  • December 31.4°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Peru, IN

Earthquakes
Peru, IN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Peru, IN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Peru, IN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Peru, IN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Peru, IN: $32,404

Unemployment

Unemployment in Peru is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 59.34%
White Collar - 40.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mike Pence
  • Sen. Daniel Coats
  • Sen. Joe Donnelly

City Representatives

  • Jackie Walorski

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

20 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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