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Petersburg, AK
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Population: 3,259
Home Price: $249,700
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Overview
Petersburg is a small town in the state of Alaska with a population of 3,259. Petersburg has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
7.0 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Petersburg, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$34,966
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$73,289
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Median Age
48.2
37.7
42.3
Gender
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Male
51.8%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
48.2%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
White
64.0%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.0%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
6.5%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
16.8%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
11.1%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$249,700
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$855
$773
$801
Family Households
53.8%
53.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
21.8%
21.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.8%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
31.2%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.2%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
32.2%
32.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.9%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.2%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.1%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
52.8%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
66.2%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Murder
0.0
5.7
3.0
Rape
0.0
207.7
38.0
Robbery
0.0
47.1
40.7
Assault
314.4
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Petersburg
Alaska
United States
Burglary
377.2
368.5
336.1
Theft
2326.3
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
62.9
288.2
167.1
Arson
0.0
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Petersburg, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
togo
meals
delicious
dumplings
savory
meal
freshly made
delicious food
delicious burgers
homemade
vegetables
beef
biscuits
cooking
gravy
deep fried
menu items
tasty
american cuisine
fried chicken
football
mma
premier league
boxing
basketball
footy
futbol
nba
parenting
olympics
coaching
nfl
teams
inspired by
fine art
photographs
museum
murals
gallery
cinema
poetry
craft
arts council
drawing
library
photography
collection
nature
spending time
thuram
nickiana
anime
kayaking
memes
bikes
hiking
camping
photography
fishing
books
tv
ent
djs
cinema
television
hollywood
corporate
photography
marketing
sports
picnic
summer
beach
space
playgrounds
kayaking
mountain
biking
visitors
wildlife
hiking
camping
mountains
photography
fishing
nature
winter
sports
dinein
preorders
vinted
custom framing
online shopping
resale
bundles
nike factory
packaging
costco
kits
handmade
jewelry store
grocery store
goods
mall
mcdonalds
retail
restaurant
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