At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$42,835 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
Zillow: $138,954
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
22.1% smoking rate
How Petrey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petrey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petrey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petrey residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,835. 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 300 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petrey is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,954. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
15.9% of adults in Petrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petrey has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$42,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$606M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$138,954
Housing Units30
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation362 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Petrey was built in 1955.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.