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Petersburg, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boone County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
423 Population 1,143/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $31,695 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $341,893 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $863/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Petersburg, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$31,695 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
52% below
Zillow: $341,893
Median Rent
$863/mo
26% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
308 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
98%
Home Value
48%
Rent
74%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
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 $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,695. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petersburg is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $341,893. Median rent is $863/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Petersburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population423
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$31,695
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$863
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$341,893
Housing Units198
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,359/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain27.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,896 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Petersburg was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
91 declared natural disasters on record.