Utilities & Infrastructure in Peru, IN

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.0%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.9%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

4,419

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.9%
Cellular Data Plan
80.1%
Satellite
4.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
17.0%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

91.7%

of households

Smartphone

83.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

66.9%

of households

Tablet

59.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
91.7%
Smartphone
83.8%
Desktop / Laptop
66.9%
Tablet
59.2%
Smartphone Only
13.2%
No Computer
8.3%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

13,977

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
PERU WATER DEPARTMENTCommunityGround water11,4170
PERU UTILITIES/GRISSOMCommunityGround water2,5000
ROADS END MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water602

88.0% of households in Peru have broadband internet access. 67.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.0% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 13.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 13,977 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.