Petersburg, AK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,346 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,466 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
8 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$298,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$964 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Petersburg Borough
3
Alaska
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Petersburg Borough
6
Alaska
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 12 17 33
Feb 8 14 35
Mar 9 11 37
Apr 7 2 41
May 5 0 47
Jun 4 0 53
Jul 4 0 56
Aug 8 0 56
Sep 14 0 51
Oct 17 1 45
Nov 15 8 37
Dec 14 11 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 50%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, AK State Senate District A, AK State House District 2, AK
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Schools

Rae C Stedman Elementary
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Petersburg High School
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Mitkof Middle School
5 miles, N • 3.7 star
Wrangell High School
27 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Alaska Southeast
130 miles, N • 1.9 star
Northwest Indian College
696 miles, S • 1 star
Whatcom Community College
699 miles, S • 1.4 star
Bellingham Technical College
700 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Peacehealth Ketchikan Medical Center
107 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Wrangell Airport
27 miles, SE • 1 star
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
96 miles, NW • 1 star
Ketchikan International Airport
107 miles, S • 1 star
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