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Petersburg, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Pendleton County County
Petersburg, WV
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 $48,286 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,282. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below 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 $186,743. 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.
Safety & Crime
Petersburg reports 840 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 121% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,400/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.