Petersburg, ND

North Dakota

Petersburg is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 129. Residents earn $64,167 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
129 Population 125/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $35,831 per capita
$98,800 Home Value
$1,042 Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,167
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $98,800
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,042
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.8%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population129
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans95.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$35,831
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$883M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$1,042
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.1%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,516 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.5%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries1

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petersburg receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Petersburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petersburg is $64,167, 15% below the national average of $75,149. 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 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petersburg is $98,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches, including 42.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Petersburg has a population of 129 with a density of 125 people per square mile. The median age is 57.5 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.4%), with 7.8% Hispanic.

Population

129
Total Population
125
People / sq mi
57.5yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.3%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.7%
65% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petersburg is $64,167, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Petersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,167
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,831
Avg Weekly Wage$977
IRS Avg AGI$79,780

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)525
County GDP$883M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare54
Retail74
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,880
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.94%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home2.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Petersburg is $98,800, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,042 (10% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$98,800
65% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,042
10% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,880
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.94%
In Petersburg, 39.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.1% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.8%
24% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression22.1%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress11.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate72.2%
Premature Death10,641/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access80.0%
Healthcare Facilities54

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Safety Score

Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average38.6°F
29% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.2 inches
47% below US avg
Snowfall42.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,516 ft (462 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates48.0175°N, 98.0006°W
County FIPS38071
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 40.3-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.4%
D 29.1%

Winner: Republican by 40.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+95.5%
School Test Score5.74
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density125/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities54
Restaurants46
Retail Stores74

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home2.3%

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