At a Glance
Median Income
$51,813
$19,372 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
Zillow: $191,723
Median Rent
$709/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
16.1%
30.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
24.7% smoking rate
How Peebles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peebles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peebles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peebles residents earn a median household income of $51,813 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,372. The unemployment rate stands at 16.1% (347% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peebles is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,723. Median rent is $709/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
11.1% of adults in Peebles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peebles has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,100
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density1,736/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,813
Per Capita$19,372
Unemployment16.1%
Poverty30.4%
County GDP$1,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,900
Rent$709
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$191,723
Housing Units821
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking24.7%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death14,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain46.8 in/yr
Elevation819 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Peebles was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.