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Petersburg, TN
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Petersburg, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Petersburg residents earn a median household income of $58,942 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,827. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 804 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersburg is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,018. Median rent is $648/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Petersburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 355/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.