About Peru
Peru, NE is a tiny community located in southeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 683.
Peru holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.53 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,289 residents per square mile.
📰 Peru News Today
- Peru Nebraska Mayor resigns MSC News · Jun 17
- Mutual aid crews returning home after battling wildfire south of Omaha KETV · Mar 30
- Firefighters respond to flames north of Peru in eastern Nebraska KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Mar 27
- Jack R. McConnaughey Obituary Mar 16, 2026 Hemmingsen Funeral Home · Mar 16
- Wildfire sparks near Peru over the weekend, listed as 82% contained KMAland.com · Mar 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Peru Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Peru — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Peru
- We Got This Bar & Grill — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)683
Rank in state#160 of 528
Land area0.53 sq mi
Density1,289/sq mi
Coordinates40.4785, -95.7314