Petersville, AK

Alaska · Metropolitan Area

Petersville is a small town in Alaska with a population of 42.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
42 Population 0/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $39,217 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
36°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population42
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density0/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 83%
Veterans28.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$39,217
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,465M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp36°F
AQI21 (Good)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation3,150 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.86

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
CommuteN/A
Broadband14.0%
Libraries7

Is Petersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petersville receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Petersville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Petersville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 36°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Petersville has a population of 42 with a density of 0 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.3%).

Population

42
Total Population
0
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
461.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Petersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Petersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petersville is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Petersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$39,217
Avg Weekly Wage$1,122
IRS Avg AGI$86,507

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,824
County GDP$4,465M

Business (County)

Restaurants272
Healthcare399
Retail270
Manufacturing66

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,017
72% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,061
1 Bedroom$1,194
2 Bedrooms$1,467
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,304

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,017
72% above US avg

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death8,750/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access65.3%
Healthcare Facilities399

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Petersville has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average36.3°F
33% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches
16% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median21.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,150 ft (960 m)
Area461.8 sq mi (1,196.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates62.4535°N, 150.8841°W
County FIPS02170
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.6-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.8%
D 44.2%

Winner: Republican by 11.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.86
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density0/sq mi
Total Area461.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities399
Restaurants272
Retail Stores270

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)25
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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