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Peru exudes a friendly, small-town atmosphere. Residents take pride in their community, and there's a strong sense of connection among neighbors. The pace of life is generally relaxed, making it an ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Downtown Peru
COMMUNITY GUIDE · PERU
Peru, Clinton County

City Snapshot

Population

6,772

County

Clinton County

Timezone

America/New_York

Median Income

$70,556

Quick Numbers

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

UVM Health Network - Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital

This Week

Milton Farmers Market Starts

2026-06-16

b's Tiny Cafe

All-Staff Meeting, All Programs Closed

2026-06-18

Milton Family Community Center

Playgroup at MFCC

2026-06-22

Milton Family Community Center

Farmers Market

2026-06-23

b's Tiny Cafe

Playgroup at MFCC

2026-06-25

Milton Family Community Center

Community Leaders

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Charles Schumer

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Kirsten Gillibrand

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Kathy Hochul
Kathy Hochul

Governor

Democratic Party