At a Glance
Median Income
$64,167
$35,831 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
Zillow: $205,515
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.0% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,831. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 525 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersburg is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,515. Median rent is $1,042/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
22.5% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,167
Per Capita$35,831
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$883M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$1,042
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$205,515
Housing Units86
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,516 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Petersburg was founded in 1884.
The median home in Petersburg was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.