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Peru, Nebraska

city · Nemaha County

At a glance

653
Population
$96,600
Median home value
68% below U.S. median
$478/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$44,028
Median household income
44% below U.S. median
13.8 min
Average commute
93%
Homes with broadband
8.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Peru State College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college49 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates97.5%
College graduates40.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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