Peru Town, WI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
345 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$78,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$191,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$709 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$806 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Dunn County
2
Menomonie Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Dunn County
2
Menomonie Urban Area
2
Wisconsin
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 8 31
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 8 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, WI State Senate District 31, WI Assembly District 93, WI
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Schools

Downsville Elementary
7 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of Wisconsin-Stout
12 miles, N • 2.8 star
Chippewa Valley Technical College
16 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
16 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sacred Heart Hospital
16 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
19 miles, E • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
64 miles, S • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
66 miles, SW • 1 star
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