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Petersburg, PA

Pennsylvania · Blair County · Altoona Metro

Petersburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 343. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
343 Population 1,039/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $33,644 per capita
$104,900 Home Value $196,071 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,900 home value, $855/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,900
63% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.6%
89% lower than US avg
Median Rent $855
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

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

People

Population343
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,039/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,644
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$8,000M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,900
Rent$855
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$196,071
Housing Units160
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,296/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation663 ft (202 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.5%
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petersburg receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Petersburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petersburg is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petersburg is $104,900, 63% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $855 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.

Safety & Crime

Petersburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,296 per 100,000, 34% below the national average.

Education

3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches, including 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Petersburg has a population of 343 with a density of 1,039 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.1% female and 46.9% male. The city is predominantly White (99.1%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.4% of residents. 17.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

343
Total Population
1,039
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.4%
24% above US avg
Spanish 2.6%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Petersburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petersburg is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,644 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,024, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,430 business establishments, including 305 restaurants. The cost of living index is 97.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 2.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Petersburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,644
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
IRS Avg AGI$66,997
Gini Index0.445 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,430
County GDP$8,000M

Business (County)

Restaurants305
Healthcare462
Retail495
Manufacturing128

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.2 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Petersburg is $104,900, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,071, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $855 (26% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $996 for a one-bedroom to $1,225 for a two-bedroom apartment. 68.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 160 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1938. The average annual property tax is $4,849 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 22.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,900
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$196,071

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$855
26% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.4%
Owner-Occupied68.4%
Renter-Occupied31.6%
Housing Units160
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,849
39% above US avg
Effective Rate4.62%
In Petersburg, 31.9% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295. The dentist ratio is 1:1,552. 75.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.1 out of 10.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg

Behaviors & Mental Health

Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Primary Care1:1,295
Dentists1:1,552
Mental Health1:329
Dental Visits62.2%
Premature Death10,059/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access75.5%
Healthcare Facilities462
Petersburg has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,296 per 100,000, 34% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Petersburg receives a safety grade of C+.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,295.6/100K
34% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
Traffic Accidents111
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Petersburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 663 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Coordinates40.5726°N, 78.0506°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBlair County County
Nearest AirportState College Regional (SCE)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 50.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.47 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 15, 2019.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 49 km
Jun 3, 2010 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M3.1 106 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 141 km
Apr 24, 2009 1 km S of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.9 104 km
Sep 15, 2019 5 km ESE of East Berlin, Pennsylvania M2.8 120 km
Oct 25, 2009 4 km ENE of Franklintown, Pennsylvania M2.8 105 km
Mar 11, 1995 0 km ENE of Landisville, Pennsylvania M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 fatality, 28 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 31, 1985 EF4 85 km 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 16, 1961 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
May 23, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 59 km 0
Jul 19, 1996 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 26, 1994 EF2 50 km 0
Apr 30, 1994 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 18, 1991 EF2 22 km 0
Nov 20, 1989 EF2 20 km 0
Jun 20, 1989 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 26, 1981 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 9, 1980 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 9, 1980 EF2 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1976 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 5, 1975 EF2 23 km 0
Sep 21, 1967 EF2 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAR DEN (945 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 BEAR DEN 945 97 km
2018 FIELDS RUN 711 67 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 86 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in

Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.5").

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Petersburg is located in Blair County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 89% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.9 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.4% of the vote, a 43.5-point margin. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 8 public libraries serving the community. 462 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 82% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.4%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12
Traffic Accidents111
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.6%
89% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+0.8%
School Test Score5.95
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density1,039/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi
CountyBlair County County

Services

Broadband Access89.5%
Avg Download Speed104.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.1 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants305
Retail Stores495

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.2 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.8%
Average costs for common services in Petersburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $244 ($146–$390)
Specialist Visit $342 ($195–$537)
Urgent Care Visit $195 ($98–$342)
Emergency Room Visit $2,147 ($781–$4,880)
Dental Cleaning $127 ($73–$195)
Dental Filling $244 ($146–$390)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($24–$73)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $73 ($49–$117)
Brake Pad Replacement $293 ($146–$488)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20–$73)
New Tires (Set of 4) $586 ($390–$976)
Battery Replacement $195 ($98–$342)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $98 ($59–$146)
Electrician (Per Hour) $88 ($49–$137)
HVAC Repair $390 ($146–$781)
HVAC System Install $6,832 ($3,904–$11,712)
Roof Repair $976 ($390–$1,952)
Roof Replacement $8,784 ($5,368–$14,640)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,464 ($488–$3,416)
Divorce (Contested) $14,640 ($4,880–$29,280)
DUI Defense $4,880 ($1,952–$9,760)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,464 ($781–$2,928)
Will Preparation $488 ($195–$976)
Trust Preparation $2,440 ($976–$4,880)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($15–$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($29–$98)
Hair Coloring (Full) $146 ($73–$244)
Manicure $24 ($15–$44)
Pedicure $39 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour) $78 ($49–$127)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.00 ($2.93–$5.37)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.42 ($2.44–$4.88)
Loaf of Bread $3.71 ($2.44–$5.37)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.39 ($2.93–$6.34)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.37 ($3.90–$7.32)
Rice (per lb) $0.98 ($0.59–$1.76)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $137 ($78–$244)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $68 ($29–$146)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $68 ($39–$117)
Internet (Monthly) $68 ($39–$98)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $63 ($29–$98)
Cable TV (Monthly) $83 ($49–$146)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $195 ($73–$488)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,952 ($1,171–$3,416)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $68 ($29–$127)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.81–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $98 ($29–$244)
Driver's License Renewal $29 ($15–$73)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,171 ($586–$2,440)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $976 ($488–$1,952)
After-School Care (Monthly) $390 ($195–$683)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($24–$98)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $976 ($390–$2,440)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,200 ($4,880–$29,280)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($29–$98)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $98 ($49–$195)
Dog Grooming $59 ($29–$98)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20–$73)
Dog Spay/Neuter $293 ($146–$488)
Cat Spay/Neuter $195 ($98–$390)
View all 9 services

Top Industries in Blair County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 11,547 651 $56,891 1.39
Retail Trade 8,025 488 $34,976 1.38
Manufacturing 7,133 143 $61,912 1.50
Accommodation & Food Services 4,801 295 $19,321 0.91
Transportation & Warehousing 3,206 80 $65,261 1.30
Construction 2,696 295 $62,067 0.89
Other Services 2,063 355 $34,916 1.18
Administrative & Waste Services 1,865 144 $45,432 0.55
Wholesale Trade 1,854 130 $64,928 0.81
Professional & Technical Services 1,744 212 $71,547 0.43
Management of Companies 1,287 41 $120,758 1.32
Arts & Entertainment 915 47 $23,456 0.94
Finance & Insurance 907 170 $79,018 0.39
Information & Technology 679 42 $55,955 0.62
Real Estate 484 114 $49,313 0.54
Educational Services 441 35 $31,532 0.37
Agriculture & Forestry 309 30 $39,410 0.66
Mining & Oil/Gas 172 8 $97,053 0.78
Utilities 146 4 $125,451 0.66

Radio Stations near Petersburg

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
WOKW OK! 102.9 2000s, 2010s AAC+ 32 kbps
Pleasant Gap Community Radio classic hits, classic rock AAC+ 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Petersburg

8 campgrounds found near Petersburg.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Tatman Run Picnic Shelter 4.7/5 1 $75
Seven Points Picnic Shelters 4.6/5 5 $75
SEVEN POINTS (PA) 4.5/5 267 $28–$200
Aitch Picnic Shelter 4.0/5 1 $75
NANCY'S BOAT TO SHORE CAMPGROUND (PA) 3.8/5 50 $15
SUSQUEHANNOCK 3.8/5 64 $25–$32
Corbin's Island Picnic Shelter 3.5/5 1 $75
Weaver Falls Shelter 1.0/5 1 $67

National Parks Near Petersburg

61 national parks and monuments found near Petersburg.

ParkTypeFee
Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Bald Eagle State Park State Park Free
Bendigo State Park State Park Free
Berkeley Springs State Park State Park Free
Black Moshannon State Park State Park Free
Blue Knob State Park State Park Free
Buchanan's Birthplace State Park State Park Free
Bucktail State Park State Park Free
Bucktail State Park State Park Free
Caledonia State Park State Park Free
Canoe Creek State Park State Park Free
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument National Monument Free
Catoctin Mountain Park Park Free
Colonel Denning State Park State Park Free
Cowans Gap State Park State Park Free
Cunningham Falls Sp State Park Free
CUNNINGHAM FALLS SP - Cunningham Falls Wildland State Park Free
Cunningham Falls State Park State Park Free
Eisenhower National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Flight 93 National Memorial National Memorial Free
Fort Frederick Sp State Park Free
Fort Frederick State Park State Park Free
Fort Tonoloway Sp State Park Free
Fowlers Hollow State Park State Park Free
Gettysburg National Military Park National Military Park Free
Greenwood Furnace State Park State Park Free
Hyner Run State Park State Park Free
Hyner View State Park State Park Free
Johnstown Flood National Memorial National Memorial Free
Kettle Creek State Park State Park Free
Kings Gap State Park State Park Free
Little Buffalo State Park State Park Free
Little Pine State Park State Park Free
McCalls Dam State Park State Park Free
Mont Alto State Park State Park Free
Ole Bull State Park State Park Free
Parker Dam State Park State Park Free
Penn Roosevelt State Park State Park Free
Pine Grove Furnace State Park State Park Free
Poe Paddy State Park State Park Free
Poe Valley State Park State Park Free
Prince Gallitzin State Park State Park Free
Ravensburg State Park State Park Free
Raymond B. Winter State Park State Park Free
Reeds Gap State Park State Park Free
Rocky Gap Sp State Park Free
Sand Bridge State Park State Park Free
Shawnee State Park State Park Free
Simon B. Elliott State Park State Park Free
Sinnemahoning State Park State Park Free
South Mountain State Park State Park Free
State Park State Park Free
Susquehanna State Park State Park Free
Trough Creek State Park State Park Free
Upper Pine Bottom State Park State Park Free
Warriors Path State Park State Park Free
Western Maryland Rail Trail State Park Free
Whipple Dam State Park State Park Free
Wills Mountain State Park State Park Free
Woodmont Nrma State Park Free
Yellow Creek State Park State Park Free

Museums in Petersburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8146413505$83,046,494
DISCOVERY SPACE OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIACHILDREN'S MUSEUM112 W FOSTER AVE8142340200$313,798
SWIGART AUTO MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM8146430885$96,564
WILLIAM E SWIGART JR AUTOMOBILE MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUM12031 WILLIAM PENN HWY8146430885$96,564
CENTRE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8142344779$76,558
KISHACOQUILLAS VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION7174836525$71,198
PENNSYLVANIA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION$48,107
HUNTINGDON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8146435449$44,043
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE HISTORY OF RHETORICHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPENN STATE UNIVERSITY DEPT COMMUNICATION ARTS & SCIENCES 223 SPARKS
ARBORETUM AT PENN STATEARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER8148659118
CENTRE COUNTY GENEALOGY SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CLARK KERR APPLE VARIETY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
COUNTY CENTER HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION1001 E COLLEGE AVE8142344779
DOMINION SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES MUSEUM & ART GALLERY THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEART MUSEUM16 DEIKE BUILDING8148656336
EARTH AND MINERAL SCIENCES MUSUEM AND GALLERYART MUSEUM8148656336
EAST CORRIDOR GALLERYART MUSEUM
FROST ENTOMOLOGICAL MUSEUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8148632863
HARTSLOG HERITAGE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8142071410
HETZEL UNION GALLERYART MUSEUM
HUNTINGDON LANDMARKSHISTORIC PRESERVATION
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SPORT HISTORYGENERAL MUSEUM220 REGENT COURT SUITE B
INTERNATIONAL POLICE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
ISETT ACRES MUSEUMHISTORY MUSEUMSTONE CREEK RIDGE RD8146439600
JUNIOR MUSEUM OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIAGENERAL MUSEUM
KERN EXIHIBITION AREAGENERAL MUSEUM
LENDING SERVICES GALLERYART MUSEUM
MASCARO/ STEINGER TURFGRASS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM
MATERIALS RESEARCK LABORATORY MUSEUM OF ART AND SCIENCESCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
MATSON MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGYNATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM8148653853
MOUNT UNION AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION106 4TH STREET8145422974
PALMER MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM8148657672
PASTO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8148631383
PASTO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM ROCK SPRINGSGENERAL MUSEUM
PATTEE LIBRARY GALLERIESART MUSEUM
PAUL ROBESON CULTURAL CENTER GALLERYART MUSEUM
PENN STATE ALL SPORTS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8148650044
PENN STATE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM
PENN STATE PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM8148654700
PENN STATE ROOM/UNIVERSITY ARCHIVESGENERAL MUSEUM
RARE BOOKS ROOMGENERAL MUSEUM
SHAVER'S CREEK ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER3400 DISCOVERY ROAD8148632000
SHAVER'S CREEK ENVIRORNMENTAL CENTER PETERSBURGGENERAL MUSEUM
TYRONE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION850 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE8146845141
WEST LOBBY GALLERYART MUSEUM
ZOLLER GALLERYART MUSEUM

Libraries in Petersburg

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SCHLOW CENTRE REGION LIBRARY211 SOUTH ALLEN STREET0.0306,703
HUNTINGDON COUNTY LIBRARY330 PENN ST0.054,179
TYRONE-SNYDER TWNSHP PUB LIB1000 PENNSYLVANIA AVE.0.016,895
WILLIAMSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY511 WEST 2ND ST0.04,095

Farmers Markets in Petersburg

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altoona Farmers MarketHeritage Plaza
Hunting Grower's MarketRoute 22 & Hartslog Valley Road
Huntingdon Farmers' Market842 Penn Street05/08/2014 to 10/30/2014Thu: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM;YesVisit
Lemont Farmers' Market133 Mt. Nittany Rd.05/21/2014 to 10/22/2014Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;Visit
North Atherton Farmers Market2615 Greentech Drive05/09/2015 to 11/07/2015Sat: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;YesVisit
STATE COLLEGE FMLocust Lane
Tyrone Farmers MarketLogan ave.

Gas Stations in Petersburg

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skips Hometown Store

Breweries in Petersburg

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bull PenAmerican Restaurant and BreweryWashington Ave8146841992
Happy Valley Brewing CompanyAmerican Restaurant, Brewery, Bar, Brewery, Bar, and American Restaurant137 Elmwood St8142344406Visit
Jackson's PlaceBars & Clubs, Huntingdon Pennsylvania, Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Venues, Bar,1100 Pennsylvania Ave8146439985
Nittany Beverage Co., Beer and Ale, Food & Beverage Consultants, Beverages, State College Beer and Other Fermented Malt 139 N Patterson St8142383031, 8142379577, 8664610604Visit
Otto's Pub & BreweryRestaurants, Pub, Brewery, Bar2235 N Atherton St8148676886Visit
Phyrst BarBarbecue, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Bar & Grill Restaurants1 2 Beaver Hall8142381406Visit
Port Matilda Hotel and TavernTake Out Restaurants, Beer & Beverages, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Restaurants, Hotel & Motel Reservatio201 W Plank Rd8147534074
The BreweryBars & Clubs, Breweries, Food & Drink, Nightlife223 E Beaver Ave8142372892

Cell Towers in Petersburg

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
11156 SOUTH EAGLE VALLEY ROAD (110358)LTOWER99
TOP OF JACKS MTN IN WAYNE TWP MIFFLIN COUNTYTOWER97
Top of Bald Eagle MountainTOWER97
Top of Bald Eagle MountainTOWER97
Rural Route 550 Nealmont Drive (2584)LTOWER97
2471 Nancys Marina Rd. (2566)LTOWER88
Rte 350 Warriors Mark Road (102017)LTOWER69
Atop Loop Mtn, Tower Road, Porter Township (2564)MTOWER61
JACKS MOUNTAIN ROAD (2565)LTOWER57

Fire Stations in Petersburg

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Shavers Creek Valley Community Volunteer Fire CompanyRD 1Volunteer814-667-3827
Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire CompanyR. R. 1Volunteer814-667-2505

Power Plants Near Petersburg

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
WARRIOR RIDGE HYDROCONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC221111-78.0OP

Bridges in Petersburg

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19842942,433F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1985602,433F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20091442,433G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19381111,337F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1999531,257G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous1962230806F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous2018126457G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel195238164G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel197225150P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19302895F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20178895G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19776543F

Amtrak Stations in Petersburg

3 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Huntingdon, PAFourth and Allegheny StreetsTRAIN
State College, PA152 North Atherton StreetBUS
Tyrone, PAPennsylvania Avenue and West 10th StreetTRAIN

Airports Near Petersburg

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altoona Blair County AirportAOOMedium Airport
State College Regional AirportSCEMedium Airport
5 Lakes AirportSmall Airport
Albert AirportSmall Airport
Baker-Sell AirportSmall Airport
Barnhart AirportSmall Airport
Bedford County AirportSmall Airport
Beers Farm AirportSmall Airport
Bellefonte AirportSmall Airport
Bierly(Personal Use) AirportSmall Airport
Blue Haven AirportSmall Airport
Blue Knob Valley AirportSmall Airport
Botsford AerodromeSmall Airport
Burnt Cabins Emergency StripSmall Airport
Centre AirparkSmall Airport
Clearfield Lawrence AirportSmall Airport
Cove Valley AirportSmall Airport
Derick Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Drillmore Acres AirportSmall Airport
Eagle FieldSmall Airport
Ebensburg AirportSmall Airport
Flying R AirportSmall Airport
Folmar AirportSmall Airport
Franklin County Regional AirportSmall Airport
Greater Breezewood Regional AirportSmall Airport
Heberlig AirportSmall Airport
Hilling International AirportSmall Airport
Homan AirportSmall Airport
Hostetler AirportSmall Airport
Ickes AirportSmall Airport
Lincoln Farms AirportSmall Airport
Lynn FieldSmall Airport
Mc Cardle Farm AirportSmall Airport
Memmi AirportSmall Airport
Mid-State Regional AirportPSBSmall Airport
Mifflin County AirportREDSmall Airport
Mifflintown AirportSmall Airport
Mills Brothers AirportSmall Airport
Mountain Hide-Away AirportSmall Airport
Old Orchard AirportSmall Airport
Pennfield Farm AirportSmall Airport
Penns Cave AirportSmall Airport
Ponderosa AirportSmall Airport
Poverty AirportSmall Airport
Ridge Soaring GliderportSmall Airport
Rocktop AirportSmall Airport
Schrenkel AirportSmall Airport
Shippensburg AirportSmall Airport
Spud View AirportSmall Airport
Strohmier AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in Petersburg

7 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Ferguson Township Police Department3147 Research Drive
Patton Police Department100 Patton Plaza
Penn State University Police
Penn State University Police
Penn State University Police Stadium Command Post
State College Police Department
Tyrone Police

Grocery Stores in Petersburg

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Skips Hometown StoreConvenience Store208 Washington St

Treatment Centers in Petersburg

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Cen Clear Child Services Inc - DBA CenClearBoth814-643-0309
Mainstream CounselingSubstance Abuse814-514-5590
Mainstream CounselingSubstance Abuse814-643-1114
Saint Joseph InstituteSubstance Abuse814-414-0888

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petersburg

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EVANGELICAL LUTHERSN CHURCH IN AMERICAPO BOX 23
LIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN CHILDRENS HOME10322 EWING RD
OUTDOOR MINISTRIES ASSOCIATION - COBPO BOX 313
PETERSBURG CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE7603 SHAVERS CREEK RD
ST STEPHENS LUTHERAN CHURCH3644 CHURCH LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petersburg

What is the population of Petersburg?

Petersburg has a population of 343 residents and is located in Pennsylvania. The population density is 1,039 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.1 years. The population is 53.1% female and 46.9% male.

Is Petersburg expensive to live in?

Petersburg has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 97.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $71,250, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,900 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $855 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Petersburg safe?

Petersburg is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,296 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Petersburg receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Petersburg?

Petersburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 275 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches, with 50.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Petersburg?

The unemployment rate in Petersburg is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $1,024. There are 3,430 business establishments in the area, including 305 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 2.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Petersburg?

The median home value in Petersburg is $104,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $196,071. For renters, the median monthly rent is $855. Fair market rent is $996 for a 1-bedroom and $1,225 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 68.4%. The average annual property tax is $4,849.

How are the schools in Petersburg?

Schools in Petersburg score 5.9 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 3.6% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Petersburg?

The obesity rate in Petersburg is 31.9% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 75.5% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295.

What is transportation like in Petersburg?

The average commute in Petersburg is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 82% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Petersburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Petersburg is 99.1% White. 97.4% of residents speak only English at home. 17.3% of the population are military veterans. 16.4% of residents have a disability. 95.6% have health insurance coverage.

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