 Attractions
Beautiful lakes, parks, golf courses, museums, antique shops, theater, and more surround Miami County. The City of Peru is home to the Peru Amateur Youth Circus and the International Circus Hall of Fame. Peru's circus heritage dates back to the 19th century when famous circuses like Hagenback Wallace used Peru for winter quartering. Mississinewa Lake, with a summer pool of 3,180 acres, is home to the best fishing, boating, and camping in Indiana. A short drive to the south and you're in Indianapolis enjoying a professional basketball or football game, or cheering on your favorite at the Indy 500 or Brickyard 400 race.
Real Estate
Housing and utility costs are some of the lowest in the mid-west. Average costs for a single-family home range between $65,000 to $200,000 depending on type, location, and acreage. Ample land is also available to build the home of your dreams.
Healthcare
Miami County supports an excellent medical system. Dukes Memorial Hospital, a member of the Lutheran Health Network, offers 60 licensed beds, staffed by 400+ professional caregivers. This facility boasts State of the Art Technology and highly trained professionals to handle nearly any medical need. Likewise, area physicians are highly qualified in a multitude of specialties. In addition, Kokomo, St. Josephs, Logansport, and Wabash hospitals are all within 20-30 minutes of Peru, Miami County.
Education
There are four primary school systems serving Miami County operating a total of 13 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. In addition, Miami County is within 20-30 minutes of Indiana University/Kokomo and Purdue University/Kokomo, harboring some of the finest computer and engineering programs in the nation, Indiana Vocational/Technical (IVY Tech) College, and Indiana Wesleyan/Kokomo. Miami County lies in close proximity to some of the nation's top universities. Purdue, Notre Dame, Ball State and Indiana University are all within 1 ½ to 2 hours drive. See "Education" page for more details.
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Miami County Overview
