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Peru, IA

Peru, IA.

Population: 328 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$343,906
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
All-time peak (2025-12)
$345,193
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.6%

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,120/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Winterset Madison County Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+30 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Median annual property tax
$2,425
Households with broadband internet
59.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,092
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
68

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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