Petersburg, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,286 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$480 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grant County
1
West Virginia
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

Grant County
1
West Virginia
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 15 27
Feb 3 12 31
Mar 4 9 38
Apr 3 3 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 5 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 3 41
Dec 3 10 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 80% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (81%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 89%
Hillary Clinton 10%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, WV State Senate District 14, WV Delegate District 85, WV
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Schools

Petersburg High School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Petersburg Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
North Fork Christian School
2 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Grant Memorial Hospital
<1 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Potomac Valley Hospital
29 miles, NE • 5 star
Garrett County Memorial Hospital
32 miles, N • 5 star
Hampshire Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

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