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Petersburg, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Wrangell City and Borough County
Petersburg, AK
At a Glance
How Petersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $76,466 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,952. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 104 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersburg is $298,500 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,597. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Petersburg reports 314 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,766/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersburg has 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. Annual precipitation totals 110.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.