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Crime in Peru summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Peru. Key points include:
There were 184 total crimes in Peru in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Peru is 1,890.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Peru is 226.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Peru is 1,664.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Peru is -10.80% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Peru Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Peru / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 184 | 1,890.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 22 | 226.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 14 | 143.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 162 | 1,664.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 8 | 82.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 152 | 1,561.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 20.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Peru summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Peru. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Peru is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Peru is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Peru is $177,235.
The median income in Peru is $74,808.
Peru's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Peru Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Peru | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Peru, IL Weather
The average high in Peru is 60.2° and the average low is 39.9°.
There are 68.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.1 inches of precipitation each year with 23.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Peru |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Map Of Peru, IL
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Peru Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Peru
The current population in Peru is 9,775. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,775 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 9,863 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 9,831 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 9,862 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 9,777 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 9,798 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 9,864 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 9,947 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 9,913 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 10,019 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 10,172 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,188 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 10,189 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 10,268 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 10,239 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peru
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Peru is:
85.8% White with 8,389 White residents.
0.6% African American with 55 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 38 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 147 Two Or More residents.
10.9% Hispanic with 1,067 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Peru | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Peru
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Peru is 49.5% female with 4,839 female residents.
Peru is 50.5% male with 4,936 male residents.
| Gender | Peru | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peru for adults over 25
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-0.0% of adults in Peru completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Peru completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Peru completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Peru completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Peru completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Peru completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Peru completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Peru completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Peru completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Peru | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -0.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Peru, Illinois
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2.7% of households in Peru earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Peru earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Peru earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Peru earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.0% of households in Peru earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Peru earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.5% of households in Peru earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.5% of households in Peru earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Peru earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.2% of households in Peru earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Peru | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.0% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
