Petersburg, AK

Alaska · Wrangell City and Borough

Petersburg is a small town in Alaska with a population of 3,346. Residents earn $76,466 per year, which is 2% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,346 Population 76/sq mi density

$76,466 Median Income $41,952 per capita

$298,500 Home Value $366,597 Zillow

$1,208 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent

43°F Avg Temperature 166 sunny days/yr

314 Violent Crime/100K 2,766 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.5 / 5.0

$76,466 median income, 2.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$298,500 home value, $1,208/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

314 violent crimes/100K (17% below avg)

Education

3.2 / 5.0

27.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $76,466

2% higher than US avg

Home Value $298,500

6% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 314/100K

17% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 27.1%

20% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,208

4% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 31.0%

3% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.4%

65% lower than US avg

How Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,346

Median Age45.5 yrs

Density76/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Largest GroupWhite 61%

Veterans6.6%

Economy

A+

Median Income$76,466

Per Capita$41,952

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty4.4%

County GDP$119M

Commute7 min

Housing

Home Value$298,500

Rent$1,208

Ownership70.6%

Zillow$366,597

Housing Units1,475

Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

Violent314/100K

Property2,766/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault314/100K

Burglary377/100K

Health

Obesity31.0%

Uninsured9.9%

Smoking15.6%

Depression20.1%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)

AQI21 (Good)

Rain110.2 in/yr

Sunny Days166/yr

Elevation700 ft (213 m)

Education

Bachelor's+27.1%

High School+90.5%

Graduate+7.1%

School Score6.33

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%

Commute7 min

Broadband86.5%

Libraries1

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Petersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petersburg is $76,466, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petersburg is $298,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Petersburg is below the national average at 314 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,766 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.

Education

27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. With 166 sunny days, the area sees less sunshine than many U.S. cities. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches, including 85.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Petersburg has a population of 3,346 with a density of 76 people per square mile, spread across 44.2 square miles. The median age is 45.5 years, 17% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.7% female and 50.3% male. The city is predominantly White (61.2%), with 15.2% Hispanic, 1.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 75.9% of residents, while 24.1% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are veterans. 19.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,346

Total Population

People / sq mi

45.5yrs

Median Age

17% above US avg

44.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%

Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 75.9%

3% below US avg

Spanish 24.1%

80% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petersburg is $76,466, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,952. The average weekly wage is $1,095, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 104 business establishments, including 8 restaurants. The cost of living index is 102.4, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 7 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 7.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Petersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$76,466
	2% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$41,952
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,095
IRS Avg AGI	$69,887
Gini Index	0.413 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.4%
	65% below US avg
Establishments (County)	104
County GDP	$119M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8
Healthcare	4
Retail	15
Manufacturing	3

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	102.40 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	7.1 min
Drive Alone	52.2%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Petersburg is $298,500, 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $366,597, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,208 (4% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,211 for a one-bedroom to $1,463 for a two-bedroom apartment. 70.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,475 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. 29.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$298,500
	6% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$366,597

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,208
	4% above US avg
Rent Burden	29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,049
1 Bedroom	$1,211
2 Bedrooms	$1,463
3 Bedrooms	$1,754
4 Bedrooms	$2,022

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	70.6%
Owner-Occupied	70.6%
Renter-Occupied	29.4%
Housing Units	1,475
Median Year Built	1978

Property Tax

In Petersburg, 31.0% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.1% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 30.1% have high blood pressure. 15.6% are current smokers. 19.6% report binge drinking. 20.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 20.1% report depression. 16.3% experience frequent mental distress. 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:685. The dentist ratio is 1:2,070. 99.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Petersburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	31.0%
	3% below US avg
Diabetes	8.1%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	30.1%
Asthma	10.3%
COPD	5.8%
Cancer	7.0%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.6%
	11% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.6%
Physical Inactivity	20.1%
Depression	20.1%
Mental Distress	16.3%
Physical Distress	12.4%
Short Sleep	33.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.6%
Uninsured	9.9%
	15% above US avg
Primary Care	1:685
Dentists	1:2,070
Mental Health	1:36
Checkup Rate	64.8%
Dental Visits	60.5%
Premature Death	10,946/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	99.9%
Healthcare Facilities	4

Petersburg has a violent crime rate of 314 per 100,000 residents, 17% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 314.4 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 2,766 per 100,000, 41% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,326, burglary at 377, vehicle theft at 63 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Petersburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Petersburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	314.4/100K
	17% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	314.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	2,766.4/100K
	41% above US avg
Burglary	377.2/100K
Theft	2,326.3/100K
Vehicle Theft	62.9/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Petersburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 85.6 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 700 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	43.0°F
	20% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	700 ft (213 m)
Area	44.2 sq mi (114.4 km²)
Population Density	76/sq mi
Coordinates	56.7569°N, 132.8749°W
Timezone	America/Anchorage
County	Wrangell City and Borough County
Nearest Airport	Ketchikan International (KTN) 107 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.2"

190% above US avg

Snowfall 85.6"

Wettest Month (Oct) 18.23"

Driest Month (Jun) 5.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median	21.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	0.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	67.6 / 100
Community Resilience	31.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	No Rating
Strong Wind	No Rating
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Coastal Flood	No Rating
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 9, 2024.

Jul 9, 2001	27 km W of Port Alexander, Alaska	M4.5	148 km
Apr 29, 2013	60 km ENE of Thoms Place, Alaska	M4.3	108 km
Sep 7, 2004	71 km ENE of Wrangell, Alaska	M4.2	92 km
May 13, 2023	20 km WSW of Port Alexander, Alaska	M3.8	143 km
Jan 6, 2012	74 km NE of Petersburg, Alaska	M3.5	74 km
Nov 9, 2009	57 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.5	107 km
Sep 20, 2010	44 km WSW of Kake, Alaska	M3.4	108 km
Aug 11, 2005	66 km ENE of Petersburg, Alaska	M3.4	65 km
Mar 2, 2014	91 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.3	135 km
May 18, 2021	59 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.2	124 km
Feb 21, 1992	17 km SE of Port Alexander, Alaska	M3.2	119 km
Jan 26, 2017	62 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.1	110 km
Mar 22, 2020	40 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.1	112 km
Sep 15, 2019	47 km ESE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.0	72 km
Feb 23, 2020	64 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M3.0	126 km
Jan 8, 2009	32 km N of Port Alexander, Alaska	M2.9	110 km
Jun 10, 2016	60 km ENE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M2.9	108 km
May 18, 2021	61 km NE of Hobart Bay, Alaska	M2.9	122 km
Apr 27, 2011	36 km NW of Port Alexander, Alaska	M2.9	133 km
Mar 27, 2024	44 km NW of Port Alexander, Alaska	M2.9	136 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 470.0 m (1,542 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2025	TRACY ARM, AK	Meteorological	470.0 m	—	121 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hoodoo Mountain (97 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Hoodoo Mountain	Subglacial	1,850 m (6,070 ft)	-7050	97 km
Iskut-Unuk River Cones	Pyroclastic cone(s)	1,880 m (6,168 ft)	1800	143 km
Spectrum Range	Shield	2,430 m (7,972 ft)	Unknown	152 km
Tlevak Strait-Suemez Is.	Volcanic field	50 m (164 ft)	Unknown	170 km
Edziza	Stratovolcano	2,786 m (9,140 ft)	950	172 km
Edgecumbe	Stratovolcano(es)	970 m (3,182 ft)	-2220	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	11.8 in
February	31°F (-0°C)	9.3 in
March	34°F (1°C)	8.5 in
April	40°F (4°C)	7.2 in
May	47°F (8°C)	6.8 in
June	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Driest
July	56°F (14°C)	5.8 in	Warmest
August	56°F (13°C)	8.1 in
September	50°F (10°C)	12.6 in
October	42°F (6°C)	18.2 in	Wettest
November	34°F (1°C)	12.9 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	12.3 in	Coldest

Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 30°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.2") and June the driest (5.6").

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Petersburg is located in Wrangell City and Borough County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 55.8% of the vote, a 11.6-point margin. 86.5% of households have broadband internet access. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 4 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 52.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%

D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	27.1%
	20% below US avg
High School+	90.5%
Graduate Degree+	7.1%
School Test Score	6.33

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9	Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density	76/sq mi
Total Area	44.2 sq mi
County	Wrangell City and Borough County

Services

Broadband Access	86.5%
Avg Download Speed	66.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	4.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	4
Restaurants	8
Retail Stores	15

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	7.1 min
Drive Alone	52.2%
Public Transit	0.2%
Work from Home	7.4%

Average costs for common services in Petersburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$256 ($154–$410)
Specialist Visit	$358 ($205–$563)
Urgent Care Visit	$205 ($102–$358)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,253 ($819–$5,120)
Dental Cleaning	$133 ($77–$205)
Dental Filling	$256 ($154–$410)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$46 ($26–$77)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$77 ($51–$123)
Brake Pad Replacement	$307 ($154–$512)
Tire Rotation	$41 ($20–$77)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$614 ($410–$1,024)
Battery Replacement	$205 ($102–$358)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$102 ($61–$154)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$92 ($51–$143)
HVAC Repair	$410 ($154–$819)
HVAC System Install	$7,168 ($4,096–$12,288)
Roof Repair	$1,024 ($410–$2,048)
Roof Replacement	$9,216 ($5,632–$15,360)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,536 ($512–$3,584)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,360 ($5,120–$30,720)
DUI Defense	$5,120 ($2,048–$10,240)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,536 ($819–$3,072)
Will Preparation	$512 ($205–$1,024)
Trust Preparation	$2,560 ($1,024–$5,120)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$26 ($15–$46)
Women's Haircut	$56 ($31–$102)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$154 ($77–$256)
Manicure	$26 ($15–$46)
Pedicure	$41 ($26–$67)
Massage (1 Hour)	$82 ($51–$133)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.20 ($3.07–$5.63)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.58 ($2.56–$5.12)
Loaf of Bread	$3.89 ($2.56–$5.63)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.61 ($3.07–$6.66)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.63 ($4.10–$7.68)
Rice (per lb)	$1.02 ($0.61–$1.84)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$143 ($82–$256)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$154)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$123)
Internet (Monthly)	$72 ($41–$102)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$67 ($31–$102)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$87 ($51–$154)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$205 ($77–$512)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,048 ($1,229–$3,584)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$72 ($31–$133)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.19–$26)
Car Registration (Annual)	$102 ($31–$256)
Driver's License Renewal	$31 ($15–$77)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,229 ($614–$2,560)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,024 ($512–$2,048)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$410 ($205–$717)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$51 ($26–$102)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,024 ($410–$2,560)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,800 ($5,120–$30,720)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$61 ($31–$102)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$102 ($51–$205)
Dog Grooming	$61 ($31–$102)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$41 ($20–$77)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$307 ($154–$512)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$205 ($102–$410)

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Top Industries in Wrangell City and Borough

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	118	10	$28,592	1.52
Transportation & Warehousing	45	12	$42,355	1.37
Other Services	24	6	$41,104	1.02

Hospitals in Petersburg

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER	Critical Access Hospitals	—	Yes	(907) 772-4291

Schools in Petersburg

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Rae C. Stedman Elementary	Elementary	209	17	12.3:1
Petersburg High School	High	123	11	11.2:1
Mitkof Middle School	Middle	106	8	13.3:1

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Radio Stations near Petersburg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Nuxalk Radio (CA)	indigenous, talk	MP3
KFSK Petersburg, AK	community radio	AAC 56 kbps

Campgrounds Near Petersburg

24 campgrounds found near Petersburg.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
LITTLE DRY ISLAND CABIN	5.0/5	1	$40
PETERSBURG LAKE CABIN	5.0/5	1	$25
SWAN LAKE CABIN PETERSBURG	5.0/5	1	$35
SPURT COVE CABIN	4.8/5	1	$25
BREILAND SLOUGH CABIN	4.5/5	1	$25
SALT CHUCK EAST CABIN	4.5/5	1	$25
KAH SHEETS LAKE CABIN	4.4/5	1	$25
BEECHER PASS CABIN	4.3/5	1	$25
CASCADE CREEK CABIN	4.3/5	1	$25
CASTLE RIVER CABIN	4.3/5	1	$25
PORTAGE BAY CABIN	4.3/5	1	$25
RAVENS ROOST CABIN	4.3/5	1	$35
MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN	4.0/5	1	$40
WEST POINT CABIN	4.0/5	1	$35
KAH SHEETS BAY CABIN	3.6/5	1	$25
SALMON BAY LAKE CABIN	3.5/5	1	$25
TOWERS ARM CABIN	3.5/5	1	$25
CASTLE FLATS CABIN	3.0/5	1	$25
DEEP BAY CABIN	—	1	$75
GUT ISLAND 1 CABIN	—	1	$40
GUT ISLAND 2 CABIN	—	1	$35
HARVEY LAKE CABIN	—	—	$25
KOKNUK CABIN	—	1	$35
SERGIEF ISLAND CABIN	—	1	$30

Trails Near Petersburg

219+ trails found near Petersburg.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
MUDDY RIVER	7.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINE POINT 2079000 RD	4.9	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	3.9	OTHER	Yes	—	—
PATTERSON RIVER	3.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
UPPER TWIN SKI TRAIL	3.6	SNOW	—	—	—
PETERSBURG LAKE TRAIL	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CLAPTRAP	3.3	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERSBURG LAKE TRAIL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TWIN RIDGE SKI TRAIL	2.9	SNOW	—	—	—
RAVEN TRAIL	2.9	OTHER	Yes	—	—
FRENCHY RIDGE SNOWMOBILE TRAI	2.6	SNOW	—	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	2.3	OTHER	Yes	—	—
DUCK 2082000 RD	2.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MACNAMARA POINT	2.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VIAL PASS	2.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CASCADE CREEK TRAIL	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PETERSBURG MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.8	OTHER	Yes	—	—
CASCADE CREEK TRAIL	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SPRUCE DOME HILL NORTH	1.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERSBURG MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.7	OTHER	Yes	—	—
VIAL DIVIDE	1.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	1.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MUSTANG LAKE	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	1.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SPURCE DOME HILL 2079300 RD	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COLP LAKE TRAIL	1.4	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SAND LAKE TRAIL	1.3	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SALMON BAY LAKE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HILL LAKE TRAIL	1.2	OTHER	Yes	—	—
TWIN RIDGE SKI TRAIL	1.2	SNOW	—	—	—
CRAIG POINT ATV TRAIL	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH BLIND RIVER	1.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KAH SHEETS LAKE TRAIL	1.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
PETERSBURG LAKE TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CRANE LAKE TRAIL	1.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SALMON CREEK HEADWATERS	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE BAHT ATV TRAIL	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RAVEN TRAIL	1.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
2079050 ROAD	0.9	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLP LAKE TRAIL	0.7	OTHER	Yes	—	—
OHMER CREEK TRAIL	0.7	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
2079200 ROAD	0.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	0.6	OTHER	Yes	—	—
CASTLE RIVER TRAIL	0.6	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BAHT ATV TRAIL	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KAH SHEETS LAKE TRAIL	0.6	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KAH SHEETS LAKE TRAIL	0.6	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MUSTANG LAKE	0.6	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HARVEY LAKE TRAIL	0.6	OTHER	Yes	—	—
PETERSBURG LAKE TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE ALICE	0.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RED BAY LAKE TRAIL	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
CREEK NO 1 2079100 RD	0.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PETERSBURG LAKE TRAIL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SPURT LAKE TRAIL	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
SPURT LAKE TRAIL	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
BLIND RIVER RAPIDS TRAIL	0.5	OTHER	Yes	—	—
CASTLE RIVER TRAIL	0.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OHMER CREEK TRAIL	0.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	0.4	OTHER	Yes	—	—
IDEAL COVE	0.4	OTHER	Yes	—	—
IDEAL COVE	0.4	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MAN MADE HOLE	0.3	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PORTAGE MOUNTAIN LOOP TRAIL	0.3	OTHER	Yes	—	—
BLIND RIVER RAPIDS TRAIL	0.3	OTHER	Yes	—	—
CRANE LAKE TRAIL	0.3	OTHER	Yes	—	—
RED BAY LAKE TRAIL	0.2	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MUSTANG LAKE	0.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
KAH SHEETS LAKE TRAIL SPUR	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MUSTANG LAKE	0.1	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KAH SHEETS LAKE TRAIL SPUR	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HARVEY LAKE TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MITCHELL CREEK TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.1	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MITCHELL CREEK TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
KUNK LAKE TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—
MALLARD SLOUGH TRAIL	0.0	OTHER	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Petersburg

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	—	$66,125
2015	—	$68,641
2017	—	$64,201
2019	—	$70,750
2021	—	$73,289
2023	—	$76,466

Museums in Petersburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
CLAUSEN MEMORIAL MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	203 FRAM ST	9077723598	$86,045

Farmers Markets in Petersburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
The Market in Petersburg, Alaska	1st and Gjoa	06/16/2018 to 08/11/2018	Sat: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM;

Hotels in Petersburg

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nortic House

Scandia House

Restaurants in Petersburg

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Zarape

Papa Bears Pizza

Salty Pantry

Cafes in Petersburg

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Common Grounds

Helse

Java Hus

Cinemas in Petersburg

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northern Nights Theater

Monuments in Petersburg

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sons of Norway Hall

Gas Stations in Petersburg

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petersburg Motors

S.E. Island Fuel

Banks in Petersburg

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Bank

Wells Fargo

Gyms in Petersburg

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Community Gym

Nursing Homes in Petersburg

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PETERSBURG MEDICAL CENTER LTC P.O. BOX 589	Government - City/county	15	14	4/5	—	5/5	3/5	9077724291

Pharmacies in Petersburg

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
PETERSBURG REXALL DRUG	215 NORTH NORDIC DRIVE	907-772-3265

Cell Towers in Petersburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Lindenburg Mtn (94076)	BTWR	7
Lindenburg Mtn (94076)	BTWR	7

Fire Stations in Petersburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department	PO Box 329	Mostly volunteer			907-772-3355

Bridges in Petersburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	79	4,210	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Steel	2006	1,042	2,659	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	1996	95	760	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1960	704	200	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1967	122	180	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1945	388	100	F
Culvert	Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron	2011	21	100	G
Tee Beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	115	80	G
Culvert	Steel	1967	40	80	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Steel	1986	500	53	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1974	55	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1980	87	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1980	55	50	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1982	72	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1973	117	50	G
Girder/Floorbeam	Steel	2017	70	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2010	80	50	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2005	28	50	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	60	30	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	58	30	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1987	84	30	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	200	30	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	81	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1985	60	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	40	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	60	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	40	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	50	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2003	50	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2005	49	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	70	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2000	90	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	81	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1979	40	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2014	41	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	41	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2021	80	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1984	80	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	91	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	41	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1988	61	10	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1987	80	10	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	51	10	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2004	40	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2004	35	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	40	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	29	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	45	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	53	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	50	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2004	49	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2004	44	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2004	45	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2004	70	5	G
Slab	Wood or Timber	2002	40	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2004	70	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2013	52	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	35	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1980	77	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1976	58	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1990	70	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1990	70	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1983	61	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	80	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	1992	61	5	G
Channel Beam	Prestressed concrete	1992	50	5	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	42	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	41	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	55	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	50	5	P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2002	36	5	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	53		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	65		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	70		G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1980	40		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	40		P
Slab	Wood or Timber	2006	40		P
Slab	Wood or Timber	2006	25		G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1984	135		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	50		P
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	80		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1990	65		F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Wood or Timber	1980	51		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1996	90		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1981	80		F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1983	50		G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Wood or Timber	2006	54		F

Airports Near Petersburg

2 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport	PSG	Medium Airport
Wrangell Airport	WRG	Medium Airport

Police Stations in Petersburg

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Alaska State Troopers
NOAA Fisheries	15 12
Petersburg Police
Petersburg Police

Grocery Stores in Petersburg

2 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Hammer & Wikan Inc.	Super Store	1300 Howkan
Petersburg Iga	Grocery Store	401 North Nordic Drive

DOL Wage Violations in Petersburg

1 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $1,075 in back wages owed to 1 employees.

Violations

$1,075

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Tamico, Inc.	—	—	99833	—	1	$1,075	$1,075	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petersburg

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD	PO BOX 49
PETERSBURG BIBLE CHURCH	PO BOX 704
PETERSBURG LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 709
ST CATHRINE OF SIENA PARISH	306 N 3RD ST

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UFO Sightings

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Hot Springs

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petersburg

What is the population of Petersburg?

Petersburg has a population of 3,346 residents and is located in Alaska. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 44.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

Is Petersburg expensive to live in?

Petersburg has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 102.4 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $76,466, 2% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $298,500 (6% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Petersburg safe?

Petersburg is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 314 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,766 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Petersburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Petersburg?

Petersburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.2 inches, with 85.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 21.

How is the job market in Petersburg?

The job market in Petersburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,095. There are 104 business establishments in the area, including 8 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 7 minutes, and 7.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Petersburg?

The median home value in Petersburg is $298,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $366,597. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,208. Fair market rent is $1,211 for a 1-bedroom and $1,463 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.6%.

How are the schools in Petersburg?

Schools in Petersburg score 6.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.1% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. 7.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Petersburg?

The obesity rate in Petersburg is 31.0% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 15.6% of adults are smokers. 20.1% are physically inactive. 20.1% of residents report depression. 9.9% lack health insurance. 99.9% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:685.

What is transportation like in Petersburg?

The average commute in Petersburg is 7 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 52.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 7.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Petersburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg is 61.2% White, 1.5% Black or African American, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino. 75.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 24.1% speak Spanish. 6.6% of the population are military veterans. 19.4% of residents have a disability. 90.6% have health insurance coverage.

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City Guide — Petersburg

Overview 11/11

People 10/10

Economy 12/13

Housing 13/17

Health 25/26

Crime & Safety 10/12

Climate & Environment 16/19

Community 14/14

Cost of Services 2/3

Historical Trends 3/3

Geography 6/6

Places & Facilities 17/32

Explore (Map Features) 3/3

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