Petersburg, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,172 Population 1,958/sq mi density
$48,286 Median Income $27,282 per capita
$136,100 Home Value $192,980 Zillow
$622 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,286 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,100 home value, $622/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Petersburg, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,286
36% below
$27,282 per capita
Home Value
$136,100
52% below
Zillow: $192,980
Median Rent
$622/mo
47% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
30% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°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)

Income
64%
Home Value
48%
Rent
53%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Petersburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $48,286 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,282. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Petersburg is $136,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,980. Median rent is $622/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

23.7% of adults in Petersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Petersburg has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,172
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,958/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,286
Per Capita$27,282
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$778

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,100
Rent$622
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$192,980
Housing Units1,246
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,533/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation948 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Petersburg was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.