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Petersburg, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ramsey County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 125/sq mi density
$64,167 Median Income $35,831 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $205,515 Zillow
$1,042 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Petersburg, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,167
15% below
$35,831 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $205,515
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
33% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
85%
Home Value
35%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $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.

Safety & Crime

Petersburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 524/100K.

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population129
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property524/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband54.0%
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.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.