PeruIllinois
Peru is a city in LaSalle and Bureau counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,896 at the 2020 census, down from 10,295 at the 2010 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Peru
Set in the northern part of Illinois, Peru is a close-knit town counting 9,793 people who proudly call it home.
Peru holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 949 residents per square mile.
What Makes Peru Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Peru — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,793.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Peru
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Peru
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Peru
- Circuit Breaker School
- LMP ROE
- LMP ROE ALOP
- LMP ROE TAOEP
- La Salle-Peru Area Career Ctr
- Northview Elem School
- Parkside Middle School
- ROE 35 Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.