Petersburg, AK
Living in Petersburg
Bikeability77
Walkability92
Commute100
Public Transit58
Affordability50
Public Safety62
Airports2
Hospitals80
Colleges1
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.1kPopulation+202 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black1%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial10%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$6.4k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
10 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector55%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance27%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office16%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van71%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked19%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$229kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$794Median Monthly Rent+$390 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene49%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersburg
United States45
Alaska74
Petersburg Borough36
Property Crime in Petersburg
United States48
Alaska68
Petersburg Borough60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 13 | 17 |
| Feb | 35 | 9 | 14 |
| Mar | 37 | 10 | 11 |
| Apr | 42 | 7 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 57 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 52 | 14 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 18 | 1 |
| Nov | 38 | 15 | 8 |
| Dec | 35 | 14 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg
Inland Flooding9
Tsunami2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersburg, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersburg, AK
The Seer School
96 miles, W
Clover Pass Christian School
98 miles, SE
Gateway Christian Schools
107 miles, SE
Holy Name Catholic School
107 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Petersburg, AK
Alaska Bible College
662 miles, NW
Alaska Pacific University
674 miles, NW
University of Alaska Anchorage
674 miles, NW
Western Washington University
703 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersburg, AK
Petersburg Medical Center
5 miles, NW
Searhc Wrangell Medical Center-Cah
27 miles, SE
Mt Edgecumbe Hospital
96 miles, W
Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
107 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Petersburg, AK
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
4 miles, NW
Wrangell Airport
27 miles, SE
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
96 miles, W
Ketchikan International Airport
107 miles, SE