Petersburg Borough, AK
Living in Petersburg Borough
Bikeability77
Walkability93
Commute100
Public Transit59
Affordability51
Public Safety65
Airports2
Hospitals81
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-584 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age
28%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial9%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
10 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector56%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked20%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$227kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$810Median Monthly Rent+$414 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene48%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersburg Borough
United States45
Alaska74
Property Crime in Petersburg Borough
United States48
Alaska68
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 13 | 21 |
| Feb | 35 | 9 | 17 |
| Mar | 37 | 10 | 14 |
| Apr | 42 | 7 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 52 | 14 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 18 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 15 | 10 |
| Dec | 34 | 14 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg Borough
Inland Flooding12
Tsunami3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersburg Borough, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersburg Borough, AK
The Seer School
88 miles, W
Juneau Montessori School
95 miles, NW
Juneau Sda Christian School
101 miles, NW
Faith Community Christian School
107 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Petersburg Borough, AK
Alaska Bible College
644 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
656 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
657 miles, NW
Western Washington University
724 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersburg Borough, AK
Petersburg Medical Center
21 miles, S
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
50 miles, SE
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
88 miles, W
Bartlett Regional Hospital
100 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Petersburg Borough, AK
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
22 miles, S
Wrangell Airport
50 miles, SE
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
88 miles, W
Juneau International Airport
103 miles, NW