Peru Township, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,609 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,423 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$89,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$405 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$629 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami County
1
Peru Urban Area
1
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Miami County
3
Peru Urban Area
3
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 6 28
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 5 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IN State Senate District 18, IN State House District 23, IN
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Schools

Blair Pointe Upper Elementary
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Peru High School
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
Peru Junior High School
1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Indiana University-Kokomo
22 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ross Medical Education Center-Kokomo
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Manchester University
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Dukes Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
49 miles, E • 1.4 star
South Bend International Airport
66 miles, N • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
74 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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