Petersburg, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 203/sq mi density
$88,900 Home Value $179,690 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Petersburg, OH

At a Glance

Home Value
$88,900
68% below
Zillow: $179,690
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
41.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Home Value
32%
Poverty
331%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petersburg is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,690. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

25.7% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population308
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,448
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty41.0%
County GDP$4,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018

Housing

Home Value$88,900
Rent
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$179,690
Housing Units144
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,094 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Petersburg was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 164 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.