At a Glance
Median Income
$124,643
$67,272 per capita
Home Value
$336,200
Zillow: $202,729
Bachelor's Degree+
40.6%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.3% smoking rate
How Lake Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Petersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $124,643 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $67,272. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Petersburg is $336,200 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,729. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
40.6% of adults in Lake Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population769
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density425/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.8%
Veterans23.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,643
Per Capita$67,272
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$336,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$202,729
Housing Units461
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation594 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.6%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute35 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Petersburg was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.