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Peru

A township of 1,334 people in Morrow County, Ohio
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Outdoors in Peru

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Peru

Township in Ohio, US
1,496Population
23.4 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Peru Township is one of the sixteen townships of Morrow County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,496 people in the township.

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Most working residents leave Peru for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Columbus (15%), Delaware (9%) and Bennington (5%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Columbus
15%
Delaware
9%
Bennington
5%
Westerville
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Peru →

Health in Peru

C+

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

4better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohiohealth Morrow County HospitalMount Gilead · 11.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Southeast, Inc. - Delaware Health CenterDelaware · 10.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 43334, 43003 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Peru →

Natural hazards in Peru

46
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Peru →

Climate in Peru

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Peru has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Nearest: Wornstaff Memorial Public LibraryAshley · 3.7 miles · 50 hrs a week
Famous people from PeruWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in Peru.Meet them →

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