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East Peru, IA

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Population
119
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
964 ft
Median Home Value
$102,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityIndianola, Iowa21 miles away · 16,829 residents.

About East Peru

East Peru is a city in Madison County, Iowa, United States. The 2020 census counted 115 residents. East Peru is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. East Peru had its start in the year 1887 by the building of the railroad through that territory. Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of East Peru, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For East Peru, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. East Peru is the birthplace of the Red Delicious cultivar of apple.

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