Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Petersburg is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 532. Residents earn $123,669 per year, which is 65% above the national average.
Based on current data, Petersburg receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Petersburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Petersburg is $123,669, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Petersburg among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Petersburg is $219,300, 22% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Petersburg is a highly educated community — 56.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 11.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $123,669 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,916 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,449 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,198 |
| County GDP | $2,601M |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Healthcare | 139 |
| Retail | 146 |
| Manufacturing | 45 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,239 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.48% |
| Commute Time | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $219,300 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,639 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,239 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.48% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,671/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0476°N, 84.8537°W |
| County FIPS | 18029 |
Winner: Republican by 58.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 56.5% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
| Restaurants | 81 |
| Retail Stores | 146 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.3 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |