Peru Township, IL

Living in Peru Township

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 15
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 72
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Schools 19
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Residents

10k Population -436 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$2.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office21%
Service25%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$127k Median Home Value +$7.7k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$622 Median Monthly Rent +$108 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Peru Township

United States45
Illinois50
LaSalle County14

Property Crime in Peru Township

United States48
Illinois43
LaSalle County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 7
Feb 27 2 5
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 51 3 0
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 40 3 0
Dec 27 2 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Peru Township

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding71
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Peru Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Peru Township, IL

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Peru Catholic School
0 miles, NE
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St Bede Academy
1 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Peru Township, IL

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Eureka College
43 miles, S
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Methodist College
47 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Peru Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Peru Township, IL