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Peru, Indiana

Introduction to Peru, Indiana

Peru, Indiana, in Miami county, is 48 miles NE of Lafayette, Indiana and 68 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 12,994.

Peru History

The original inhabitants of this area were Native Americans. William N. Hood officially established Peru in 1834. A Catholic Church was established in the following year. During the early 20th century, Peru was home to the Model Automobile Company, a pioneering automobile manufacturer. However, it did not survive for long. Peru also used to be the winter headquarters of seven of the world’s major circuses.

Peru and nearby Attractions

  • West City Park
  • Frances Siocum State Forest
  • Miami State Recreation Area
  • Grissom Air Museum
  • Circus Hall of Fame Museum
  • Miami County Historical Museum

Things To Do In Peru

Local annual festivals include the Cole Porter Festival, which is held in June, and Heritage Days, which is held every August. There are several interesting museums in the area as well, one of which is dedicated to circuses.

Peru Transportation

Indianapolis International is the nearest major airoprt.

Peru Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at Indiana Wesleyan University, Anderson University and Ball State University.

High Points

Peru strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Peru Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Peru Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Peru Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Peru, IN

Comparing Peru to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home79
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals57
Housing Recently Built11

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