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Peru, Kansas

city · Chautauqua County

At a glance

139
Population
$37,500
Median home value (all homes)
88% below U.S. median
$84,331
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$39,615
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
29.7 min
Average commute
78.9%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
14.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing70% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost7% above
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates85.1%
College graduates12.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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