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Petersburg, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County
Petersburg, IN
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 $48,924 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,907. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersburg is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,529. Median rent is $634/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Petersburg reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,208/100K.
Education
12.2% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.