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There Are Worse Places One Could Live Than Peru, IN User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) I have been a resident of Peru, Indiana for a little over 11 years now. I can tell you that Peru is a nice little town full of some of the best people anywhere. Living in Peru is peaceful, drama-free, and relaxing. In my opinion it is one of the best areas in Indiana that you cou ...Read More ld call home. The crime rate has become a bit concerning just lately, but we all have faith that with some work that can be changed. We have wonderful schools, picture-perfect neighborhoods with well-kept houses and yards, plenty of jobs for everyone, and a lot of folks who just know how to make you feel at home.


For fun we have attractions such as the Circus Hall of Fame, the Periwinkle Circus which is an indoor play center for children, Mississinewa Lake, the Cole Porter Inn, and The Rock Hollow Golf Club for those who enjoy playing a few rounds of golf. We also have some nice little shops and restaurants to enjoy. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Peru? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Davis Park
      Miami's Fort Park
      Miami Fort
      Eck Park
      Peru Riverwalk
      Maconaquah Park
      Maconaquah Park
      West City Park

      Entertainment

      Circus City Festival Museum
      Peru Circus Center Arena
      Miami County Museum
      Ole Olson Memorial Theatre
      Roxy 5 Theater
      Amphitheater
      International Circus Hall of Fame

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Subway
      Burger King
      Mr Weenie
      So Good Candies
      JJ's Convenience Store
      Taco Bell
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Peru? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Peru.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Peru? The cost of living in Peru is 80/100 - which is 11% lower than Indiana.
      Peru
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Indiana
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Peru? Peru crime rates are 2,383, which are 27% higher than Indiana
      Total Crime
      2,383 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Peru? The median income in Peru is $40,065 which is 21% lower than Indiana.
      Median household income
      $40,06528% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,60328% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Peru a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Dukes Memorial Hospital
      Dukes Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      RediMed
      Four County Counseling Center
      Indiana Health Center Peru
      Miami County Medical Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Peru home prices? Peru home prices are $63,700 - which is 50% lower than Indiana
      Median home value
      $63,70066% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75321% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Peru have good schools? The Peru graduation rate is 76% - which is 8% lower than Indiana
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      3% higher than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Peru a good place to live? Peru has an overall rating of 73% from 11 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      11 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      10 total surveys

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