Petersville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Petersville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 128. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
128 Population 800/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $32,126 per capita
$155,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,000 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,750
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $155,000
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.7%
5% lower than US avg

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

People

Population128
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$32,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$9,284M
Commute45 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation655 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute45 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries3

Is Petersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Petersville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Petersville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Petersville is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Petersville is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.5% 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 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Petersville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches, including 16.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Petersville has a population of 128 with a density of 800 people per square mile. The median age is 33.6 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.3%).

Population

128
Total Population
800
People / sq mi
33.6yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.6%
Female 59.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Petersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Petersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Petersville is $73,750, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 45 minutes.

Income: Petersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,750
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,126
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
IRS Avg AGI$81,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate11.7%
5% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,119
County GDP$9,284M

Business (County)

Restaurants168
Healthcare242
Retail293
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,448
27% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.87%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.9 min
Drive Alone67.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Petersville is $155,000, 45% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$155,000
45% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,448
27% above US avg
Effective Rate2.87%

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death9,281/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access70.6%
Healthcare Facilities242

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Petersville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.3 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall16.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation655 ft (200 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates39.2263°N, 85.8192°W
County FIPS18005
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.3-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.7%
D 35.3%

Winner: Republican by 27.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density800/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities242
Restaurants168
Retail Stores293

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.9 min
Drive Alone67.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

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