At a Glance
Median Income
$48,924
$30,907 per capita
Home Value
$94,700
Zillow: $173,334
Median Rent
$634/mo
40.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
18.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.4% (33% 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 $173,334. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,141
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density1,355/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,924
Per Capita$30,907
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,700
Rent$634
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$173,334
Housing Units1,204
Rent Burden40.3%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation449 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Petersburg was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.