Petersburg, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
2,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,924 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$94,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$497 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pike County
2
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 30
Feb 3 4 34
Mar 4 1 43
Apr 4 0 54
May 6 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 4 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 48, IN State House District 75, IN
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Schools

Petersburg Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Pike Central Middle School
4 miles, S • 2.8 star
Pike Central High School
4 miles, S • 3.7 star
Winslow Elementary School
8 miles, S • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Oakland City University
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Vincennes University
19 miles, N • 1.9 star
Vincennes Beauty College
19 miles, NW • 1 star
Wabash Valley College
27 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Daviess Community Hospital
13 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Good Samaritan Hospital
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Gibson General Hospital
19 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
100 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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