City safety & data profile

PeruIN

Peru, IN is a 11K-resident city in Miami County with a median household income of $46,159.

Miami County, Indiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Peru, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Peru has a population larger than 7% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $92,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 93%
By size
$46,159
Median income
$92,500
Median home
23.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Peru

Peru posts a median household income higher than 5% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 recent safety alert is on record and 1 hospital serves the Peru area.

Top 95%
by median income, US cities
1
safety alert on record
1
hospital in & near Peru

Where Peru income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$46,159 Bottom 5% higher than 5% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Peru, IN beyond the headline numbers

Peru sits inside Miami County, Indiana, at roughly 40.75°N, -86.07°W. Population 11,060, $46,159 median household income. Median home value $92,500, median rent $826. Poverty rate 23.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Peru's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.5%, then high blood pressure at 41.3%. 1 hospital in/around Peru, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Peru from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
11,060
Peru
Median Income
$46,159
-32% vs avg
Median Home Value
$92,500
-59% vs avg
Median Age
41.2
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Miami County) - Peru's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
36K-2%
Median Income
$61,139+45%
Median Home Value
$126,200+50%
Poverty Rate
15.1%-12%
Unemployment
6.6%-48%

Economics

Economics indicators for Peru, IN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$826/mo
Poverty Rate
23.6% +66% vs avg
Unemployment 9.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.4%
Work From Home 4.9%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 87.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.5%
High Blood Pressure
41.3%
Short Sleep Duration
37.5%
Physical Inactivity
30.9%
Current Smoking
21%
Frequent Mental Distress
20%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.2%
Diabetes
15.7%
Binge Drinking
15.1%
Current Asthma
12.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.9%
Annual Checkup 80%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
DUKES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PERU · Critical Access Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News - Peru Area 1

Earthquakes

Moderate M 5.0 Earthquake Recorded 32 km Northeast of Barranca, Peru

USGS ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Peru, IN? ▼
Peru, IN has a population of 11,060 people, located in Miami County, Indiana.
What is the median household income in Peru? ▼
The median household income in Peru, IN is $46,159 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 23.6%.
What is the median home value in Peru? ▼
The median home value in Peru, IN is $92,500. Median rent is $826/month.
What are the top health concerns in Peru? ▼
The top health indicators in Peru include Obesity (45.5%), High Blood Pressure (41.3%), Short Sleep Duration (37.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Peru? ▼
Peru has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Peru? ▼
The median age in Peru, IN is 41.2 years. 16.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Peru, IN is located in Miami County, Indiana. With a population of 11K and a $46,159 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Peru area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

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Using Peru's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Peru area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Peru against Indiana peers on any ranking lens. Explore Indiana

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Miami County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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