East Peru is a small town of 183 in Iowa, with a median household income of $66,875
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Peru stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Peru is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Peru city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.7
East Peru's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Peru costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Peru, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,875
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Peru's violent crime rate is 177.5 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.5 /100k
Property Crime
397.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
East Peru, IA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Peru sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 83.8°F in July,
with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.7 inches of snow per year.
East Peru's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Peru roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $950/month.
East Peru's violent crime rate is 177.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 397.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
East Peru, IA has a population of 183, a median household income of $66,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Peru averages 29.9°F in January and 83.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches
with about 30.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Peru, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50222.
The population of East Peru, Iowa is 183 with a median age of 26.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Peru: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $66,875, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Peru side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
