Peru, Kansas, 2026
Peru’s story
156 years in pictures
Census counts: 135 in 1880, a peak of 628 in 1930, 101 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 4 maps from 1885 on.
- 1870Peru is settled
PeruKS
A town of 101, settled in 1870.
Population
101
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Median home value
$38K
Census ACS
Household income
$40K
median
Median age
57.7
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Peru a good place to live?
Peru’s midpoint age is 57.7 years, against 38.1 years in Kansas’ towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 6 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Peru. Peru has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
101 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Peru: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Peru, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy14.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Peru water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Peru’s trash rules yet
SchoolsChautauqua County Community Unified School District 286Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChautauqua County ClerkChautauqua County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code6736067360 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Peru.
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Kansas and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Peru is higher
29% of Peru’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by inland flooding at 28%. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Peru after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2019. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
83risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Peru, expect four seasons and hot summers
Its July high is 92°F, close to Kansas’ towns (91°F) and above U.S. towns (85°F).
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–48°
Spring46–69°
Summer68–89°
Fall48–71°
Oct 27
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Peru’s adults smoke cigarettes than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town
Among 151 Kansas towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Peru. Peru: a third of adults get no exercise outside work. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Peru is ahead of Kansas on 1 and behind on 13.
| Peru | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Kansas
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Peru | KS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.9% | 77.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.1% | 11.3% |
Sedan City Hospital
6.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Peru
16pages on Peru
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Peru; the nearest are
Independence Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Independence22.2 mi$4,560 in-state tuitionRogers State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Claremore, OK58.3 mi$7,750 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Peru residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Kansas.
About Peru
City in Chautauqua County, Kansas
Peru ( PEE-roo) is a city in Chautauqua County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 101.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft
- ZIP code
- 67360
- Area code
- 620
Questions about Peru
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Peru, KS a good place to live?
Peru has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Peru, KS known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Madelyn Dunham and Charles T. Payne.