Petersburg, IL
Living in Petersburg
Bikeability13
Walkability45
Commute45
Public Transit15
Affordability99
Public Safety81
Airports6
Hospitals43
Colleges46
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+420 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate34%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector63%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office29%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$2.6k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$497Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas75%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petersburg
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Menard County6
Property Crime in Petersburg
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Menard County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petersburg
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding29
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petersburg, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petersburg, IL
Springfield Christian School
16 miles, SE
Montessori Children's House
16 miles, SE
Lutheran High School
16 miles, SE
Calvary Academy
17 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Petersburg, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
18 miles, SE
University of Illinois at Springfield
23 miles, SE
Lincoln College
27 miles, E
Lincoln Christian University
28 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petersburg, IL
Memorial Medical Center
17 miles, SE
St Johns Hospital
18 miles, SE
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
22 miles, SE
Mason District Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Petersburg, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
15 miles, SE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
46 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
72 miles, W