At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$32,763 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
Zillow: $153,722
Median Rent
$956/mo
14.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
How Petrolia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Petrolia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Petrolia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Petrolia residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,763. 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 1,074 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Petrolia is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,722. Median rent is $956/month, with 14.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
3.7% of adults in Petrolia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Petrolia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$32,763
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,432M
Avg Weekly Wage$905
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$956
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$153,722
Housing Units106
Rent Burden14.7%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,304/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation1,185 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Petrolia was founded in 1872.
The median home in Petrolia was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.