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Petersburg, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Lubbock County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
787
Population
972/sq mi density
$38,636
Median Income
$26,491 per capita
$71,400
Home Value
$92,051 Zillow
$635
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
265
Violent Crime/100K
353 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$38,636 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Petersburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,255 ft (992 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8710°N, 101.5973°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lubbock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in |
Petersburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.2") and January the driest (0.5").