Petersburg is a small town of 587 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $117,917
.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Petersburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Petersburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Petersburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.1
Petersburg's overall cost of living index is 94.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Petersburg costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Petersburg, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$215,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$117,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Petersburg's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
113.0 /100k
Property Crime
1316.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Petersburg is served primarily by Floyd County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Petersburg, KY
National Avg
School District
Floyd County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Petersburg sees average highs of 39.8°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Petersburg's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Petersburg roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $215,100 and median rent is N/A/month.
Petersburg's violent crime rate is 113.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1316.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Petersburg are operated by Floyd County.
The district has 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Petersburg, KY has a population of 587, a median household income of $117,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Petersburg averages 39.8°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 11.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Petersburg, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 41080.
The population of Petersburg, Kentucky is 587 with a median age of 30.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Petersburg: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $215,100, median household income $117,917, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Petersburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.