At a Glance
Median Income
$73,750
$32,126 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
Zillow: $240,372
Violent Crime
97/100K
4,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Petersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petersville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petersville residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,126. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petersville is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $240,372. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Petersville reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,332/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Petersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petersville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population128
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$32,126
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$240,372
Housing Units101
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property4,332/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation655 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Petersville was built in 1969.
32.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.